What is the cheapest way to get from Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal to Southend-on-Sea?

The cheapest way to get from Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal to Southend-on-Sea is to drive which costs £19 - £28 and takes 1h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal to Southend-on-Sea?

The fastest way to get from Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal to Southend-on-Sea is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs £19 - £28.

Is there a direct bus between Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal and Southend-on-Sea?

No, there is no direct bus from Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Hawkins Road and arriving at Whitegate Road via Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal and Southend-on-Sea?

No, there is no direct train from Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Folkestone West and arriving at Southend Central via Stratford International DLR Station and West Ham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.

How far is it from Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal to Southend-on-Sea?

The distance between Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal and Southend-on-Sea is 99 miles. The road distance is 77.9 miles.

Where do I catch the Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal to Southend-on-Sea bus from?

Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal to Southend-on-Sea bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal to Southend-on-Sea train from?

Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone West station.

Train or bus from Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal to Southend-on-Sea?

The best way to get from Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal to Southend-on-Sea is to train via London which takes 2h 24m and costs £27 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus and line 28 bus, which costs and takes 5h 23m.

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Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal to Southend-on-Sea

Q: How long does it take to get from Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal to Southend-on-Sea?

It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal to Southend-on-Sea, including transfers.

There are 5 ways to get from Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal to Southend-on-Sea by train, bus, or car

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

Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Folkestone West to Stratford InternationalRamsgate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from West Ham to Southend CentralLondon Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...
2h 24m
£27–81
Drive 77.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal to Southend-on-Sea77.4 mi
1h 30m
£20–28
Bus, line 28 bus
1. Take the bus from Dover to UpminsterMichalovce
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Travel Centre28 / ...
5h 23m
Train
1. Take the train from Folkestone West to Stratford InternationalRamsgate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Southend VictoriaLondon Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria / ...
2h 29m
£28–81
Bus, line 100 bus, line 28 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station022
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationx80
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station100
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Whitegate Road25 / ...
6h 23m

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Distance: 98.2 mi
Duration: 2h 24m

What companies run services between Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal, England and Southend-on-Sea, England?

You can take a vehicle from Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal to Southend Central via Folkestone West, Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, West Ham DLR Station, and West Ham in around 2h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal to Travel Centre via Woodfield Close, Bouverie Road, Middelburg Square, Pencester Road, Dover, Upminster, Upminster, Basildon, and Bus Station in around 5h 23m.

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