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How to get fromElephant & Castle Station to Southend-on-Seaby bus, train, car or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Elephant & Castle Station to Southend-on-Sea by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 343 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Hampton Street to Tower Gatewaybus343
    2. Take the train from London Fenchurch Street to Southend CentraltrainLondon Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...
    1h 28m
    £13–29

  2. Drive 40.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Elephant & Castle Station to Southend-on-Seacar40.3 mi
    1h 4m
    £10–15

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to ChelmsfordtrainLondon Liverpool Street - Braintree / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Travel CentrebusX30
    2h 12m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Elephant & Castle Station to Southend-on-Seataxi40.3 mi
    1h 4m
    £160–200

  5. Line 35 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Hampton Street to Liverpool Street Stationbus35
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Southend VictoriatrainLondon Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria
    1h 31m
    £12–58

Elephant & Castle Station to Southend-on-Sea by bus and train

Calendar695Weekly Services
Duration1h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket£13Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Elephant & Castle Station, Greater London, England and Southend-on-Sea, England?

There is no direct connection from Elephant & Castle Station to Southend-on-Sea. However, you can take the line 343 bus to Tower Gateway, walk to London Fenchurch Street, then take the train to Southend Central. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hampton Street to Travel Centre via Liverpool Street Station, London Liverpool Street, Chelmsford, and Bus Station in around 2h 12m.

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