What is the cheapest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Elephant and Castle?

The cheapest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Elephant and Castle is to drive which costs £10 - £15 and takes 1h.

What is the fastest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Elephant and Castle?

The fastest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Elephant and Castle is to drive which takes 1h and costs £10 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Southend-on-Sea and Elephant and Castle?

No, there is no direct bus from Southend-on-Sea station to Elephant and Castle. However, there are services departing from Victoria Station Interchange and arriving at E & C / Newington Causeway via Bus Station, London Stansted Airport and Liverpool Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.

How far is it from Southend-on-Sea to Elephant and Castle?

The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Elephant and Castle is 39 miles. The road distance is 41.8 miles.

How do I travel from Southend-on-Sea to Elephant and Castle without a car?

The best way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Elephant and Castle without a car is to train which takes 1h 20m and costs £11 - £24.

How long does it take to get from Southend-on-Sea to Elephant and Castle?

It takes approximately 1h 20m to get from Southend-on-Sea to Elephant and Castle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southend-on-Sea to Elephant and Castle bus from?

Southend-on-Sea to Elephant and Castle bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Victoria Station Interchange.

Train or bus from Southend-on-Sea to Elephant and Castle?

The best way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Elephant and Castle is to train which takes 1h 20m and costs £11 - £24. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 21m.

Where does the Southend-on-Sea to Elephant and Castle bus arrive?

Southend-on-Sea to Elephant and Castle bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Southend-on-Sea to Elephant and Castle?

Yes, the driving distance between Southend-on-Sea to Elephant and Castle is 42 miles. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Southend-on-Sea to Elephant and Castle.

Where can I stay near Elephant and Castle?

There are 20073+ hotels available in Elephant and Castle.

Southend-on-Sea to Elephant and Castle - 5 ways to travel via train, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Southend-on-Sea to Elephant and Castle 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.

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best
1. Take the train from Southend Central to London Fenchurch StreetShoeburyness - London Fenchurch Street / ...
1h 20m
£11–24
Bus
1. Take the bus from Victoria Station Interchange to Bus StationX30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Stansted Airport (STN)X30 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Stansted Airport to London Liverpool Street StationA8
3h 21m
Drive 41.6 mi
1. Drive from Southend-on-Sea to Elephant and Castle41.6 mi
1h
£11–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Southend-on-Sea to Elephant and Castle41.6 mi
1h
£170–210
Train, line 344 bus
1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to London Liverpool StreetSouthend Victoria - London Liverpool Street
2. Take the bus from Liverpool Street Station to London College of Comm344 / ...
1h 23m

Southend-on-Sea to Elephant and Castle by train, foot, and bus

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Distance: 38.3 mi
Duration: 1h 20m

What companies run services between Southend-on-Sea, England and Elephant and Castle, Greater London, England?

c2c operates a train from Southend Central to London Fenchurch Street every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £11–24 and the journey takes 57 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Station Interchange to E & C / Newington Causeway via Bus Station, London Stansted Airport, London Liverpool Street Station, and Liverpool Street Station in around 3h 21m.

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