What is the cheapest way to get from ExCeL London to Southend-on-Sea?

The cheapest way to get from ExCeL London to Southend-on-Sea is to drive which costs £9 - £13 and takes 53 min.

What is the fastest way to get from ExCeL London to Southend-on-Sea?

The fastest way to get from ExCeL London to Southend-on-Sea is to drive which takes 53 min and costs £9 - £13.

Is there a direct train between ExCeL London and Southend-on-Sea?

No, there is no direct train from ExCeL London station to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from West Silvertown DLR Station and arriving at Southend Central via West Ham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 3m.

How far is it from ExCeL London to Southend-on-Sea?

The distance between ExCeL London and Southend-on-Sea is 34 miles. The road distance is 35.9 miles.

How do I travel from ExCeL London to Southend-on-Sea without a car?

The best way to get from ExCeL London to Southend-on-Sea without a car is to train which takes 1h 3m and costs £9 - £24.

How long does it take to get from ExCeL London to Southend-on-Sea?

It takes approximately 1h 3m to get from ExCeL London to Southend-on-Sea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the ExCeL London to Southend-on-Sea train from?

ExCeL London to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by c2c, depart from West Ham station.

Where does the ExCeL London to Southend-on-Sea train arrive?

ExCeL London to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by c2c, arrive at Southend Central station.

Can I drive from ExCeL London to Southend-on-Sea?

Yes, the driving distance between ExCeL London to Southend-on-Sea is 36 miles. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from ExCeL London to Southend-on-Sea.

Where can I stay near Southend-on-Sea?

There are 847+ hotels available in Southend-on-Sea.

ExCeL London to Southend-on-Sea - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 28 bus

There are 5 ways to get from ExCeL London to Southend-on-Sea by train, bus, car, or taxi

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from West Ham to Southend CentralLondon Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...
1h 3m
£10–23
Drive 35.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from ExCeL London to Southend-on-Sea35.7 mi
53 min
£9–13
Train, line 28 bus
1. Take the train from West Ham to BasildonLondon Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Travel Centre28 / ...
2h
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from ExCeL London to Southend-on-Sea35.7 mi
53 min
£160–200
Train via Stratford (London)
1. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Southend VictoriaLondon Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria / ...
1h 17m
£11–25

ExCeL London to Southend-on-Sea by foot and train

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Distance: 33.8 mi
Duration: 1h 3m

What companies run services between ExCeL London, England and Southend-on-Sea, England?

c2c operates a train from West Ham to Southend Central every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £8–21 and the journey takes 46 min.

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