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How to get fromElephant and Castle to Southend Eastby bus, train, car or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Elephant and Castle to Southend East by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 343 bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from E & C / Newington Causeway to Tower Gatewaybus343
    2. Take the train from London Fenchurch Street to Southend EasttrainLondon Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness
    1h 25m
    £9–25
  2. 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 26m
  3. Drive 40.9 mi

    1. Drive from Elephant and Castle to Southend Eastcar40.9 mi
    1h 5m
    £11–15
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Elephant and Castle to Southend Easttaxi40.9 mi
    1h 5m
    £170–210

Elephant and Castle to Southend East by bus and train

Calendar584Weekly Services
Duration1h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£9Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Elephant and Castle, Greater London, England and Southend East, England?

There is no direct connection from Elephant and Castle to Southend East. However, you can take the line 343 bus to Tower Gateway, walk to London Fenchurch Street, then take the train to Southend East. Alternatively, you can take a bus from E & C / Newington Causeway to Southend East via Liverpool Street Station, London Liverpool Street, Chelmsford, Bus Station, and Travel Centre in around 2h 26m.

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