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How to get fromSouthend-on-Sea to Channel Tunnelby train, unknown, subway, bus, car or car train

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There are 5 ways to get from Southend-on-Sea to Channel Tunnel by train, unknown, subway, bus, car, or car train

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  1. Train, travel

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    1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to Stratford (London)train
    2. Take the train from Stratford International to Dover Priorytrain
    3. Walk from Dover Priory to Channel Tunnelunknown
    3h 12m

  2. Subway, bus, travel

    1. Take the subway from Upminster station to Victoria stationsubway
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminalbus814 / ...
    3. Walk from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal to Channel Tunnelunknown
    4h 26m

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel, travel

    1. Drive from Southend-on-Sea to Folkestonecar
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
    3. Walk from Calais-Fréthun to Channel Tunnelunknown
    2h 30m

  4. Train, travel via London

    1. Take the train from Southend Central to West Hamtrain
    2. Take the train from Stratford International to Dover Priorytrain
    3. Walk from Dover Priory to Channel Tunnelunknown
    3h 12m

  5. Line 28 bus, bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Chichester Road to Bus Stationbus28 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Upminster to Doverbus
    3. Walk from Dover to Channel Tunnelunknown
    4h 31m

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Southend-on-Sea, England and Channel Tunnel, France?

There is no direct connection from Southend-on-Sea to Channel Tunnel. However, you can take the train to Stratford (London), walk to Stratford DLR Station, take the train to Stratford International DLR Station, walk to Stratford International, take the train to Dover Priory, then travel to Channel Tunnel. Alternatively, you can take a train from Southend Central to Channel Tunnel via Upminster, Upminster station, Victoria station, London Victoria, and Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal in around 4h 26m.

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