What is the cheapest way to get from Forest Hill to Southend-on-Sea?

The cheapest way to get from Forest Hill to Southend-on-Sea is to drive which costs £9 - £14 and takes 1h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Forest Hill to Southend-on-Sea?

The fastest way to get from Forest Hill to Southend-on-Sea is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs £9 - £14.

How far is it from Forest Hill to Southend-on-Sea?

The distance between Forest Hill and Southend-on-Sea is 42 miles. The road distance is 39.8 miles.

How do I travel from Forest Hill to Southend-on-Sea without a car?

The best way to get from Forest Hill to Southend-on-Sea without a car is to line 185 bus and train which takes 2h 3m and costs £12 - £50.

How long does it take to get from Forest Hill to Southend-on-Sea?

It takes approximately 2h 3m to get from Forest Hill to Southend-on-Sea, including transfers.

Can I drive from Forest Hill to Southend-on-Sea?

Yes, the driving distance between Forest Hill to Southend-on-Sea is 40 miles. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Forest Hill to Southend-on-Sea.

Where can I stay near Southend-on-Sea?

There are 866+ hotels available in Southend-on-Sea.

Forest Hill to Southend-on-Sea - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 185 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Forest Hill to Southend-on-Sea by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Line 185 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Forest Hill Station /London Rd to Lewisham Station185
2. Take the train from Lewisham DLR Station to Limehouse DLR StationDlr
3. Take the train from Limehouse to Southend Central
2h 3m
£13–48
Drive 39.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Forest Hill to Southend-on-Sea39.6 mi
1h 1m
£10–14
Line 176 bus, train, bus
1. Take the bus from Forest Hill Station /London Rd to Elephant & Castle / London Rd176
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Chelmsford
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Travel CentreX30
2h 53m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Forest Hill to Southend-on-Sea39.6 mi
1h 1m
£90–120

Forest Hill to Southend-on-Sea by bus and train

491Weekly Services

2h 3mAverage Duration

£13Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Forest Hill to Southend-on-Sea.

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Distance: 41.7 mi
Duration: 2h 3m

What companies run services between Forest Hill, Greater London, England and Southend-on-Sea, England?

There is no direct connection from Forest Hill to Southend-on-Sea. However, you can take the line 185 bus to Lewisham Station, walk to Lewisham DLR Station, take the train to Limehouse DLR Station, then take the train to Southend Central. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Forest Hill Station /London Rd to Travel Centre via Elephant & Castle / London Rd, E & C / Newington Causeway, Liverpool Street Station, London Liverpool Street, Chelmsford, and Bus Station in around 2h 53m.

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