How far is it from Channel Tunnel to Southend-on-Sea?

The distance between Channel Tunnel and Southend-on-Sea is 117 miles.

How do I travel from Channel Tunnel to Southend-on-Sea without a car?

The best way to get from Channel Tunnel to Southend-on-Sea without a car is to travel and train via London which takes 2h 26m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Channel Tunnel to Southend-on-Sea?

It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Channel Tunnel to Southend-on-Sea, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Southend-on-Sea?

There are 848+ hotels available in Southend-on-Sea.

Channel Tunnel to Southend-on-Sea - 4 ways to travel via train, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Channel Tunnel to Southend-on-Sea by unknown, train, bus, or subway

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Travel, train via London
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1. Walk from Channel Tunnel to Dover Priory
2. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford International
3. Take the train from West Ham to Southend Central
2h 26m
Travel, bus, line 28 bus
1. Walk from Channel Tunnel to Dover
2. Take the bus from Dover to Upminster
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Travel Centre28 / ...
3h 32m
Travel, train
1. Walk from Channel Tunnel to Dover Priory
2. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford International
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Southend Victoria
2h 32m
Travel, bus, subway
1. Walk from Channel Tunnel to Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal
2. Take the bus from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal to London Victoria814 / ...
3. Take the subway from Victoria station to Upminster station
4h 17m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 116 mi
Duration: 2h 26m

What companies run services between Channel Tunnel, France and Southend-on-Sea, England?

There is no direct connection from Channel Tunnel to Southend-on-Sea. However, you can travel to Dover Priory, take the train to Stratford International, walk to Stratford International DLR Station, take the train to West Ham DLR Station, walk to West Ham, then take the train to Southend Central. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Channel Tunnel to Travel Centre via Dover, Upminster, Upminster, Basildon, and Bus Station in around 3h 32m.

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