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

The cheapest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Elstree is to drive which costs £12 - £19 and takes 59 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Elstree is to drive which takes 59 min and costs £12 - £19.

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

No, there is no direct train from Southend-on-Sea to Elstree. However, there are services departing from Southend Victoria and arriving at Elstree & Borehamwood via Stratford and Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.

How far is it from Southend-on-Sea to Elstree?

The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Elstree is 56 miles. The road distance is 52.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Elstree without a car is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs £25 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 1h 44m to get from Southend-on-Sea to Elstree, including transfers.

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

Southend-on-Sea to Elstree train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Southend Victoria station.

Train or bus from Southend-on-Sea to Elstree?

The best way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Elstree is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs £25 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 45m.

Where does the Southend-on-Sea to Elstree train arrive?

Southend-on-Sea to Elstree train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.

Can I drive from Southend-on-Sea to Elstree?

Yes, the driving distance between Southend-on-Sea to Elstree is 52 miles. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Southend-on-Sea to Elstree.

How do I get a train ticket from Southend-on-Sea to Elstree?

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Southend-on-Sea to Elstree - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and subway

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to Stratford (London)Southend Victoria - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Elstree & BorehamwoodSutton / ...
1h 44m
£25–51
Train, subway
cheapest
1. Take the train from Southend Central to West HamShoeburyness - London Fenchurch Street / ...
2. Take the subway from West Ham station to Stanmore stationJubilee
1h 55m
£12–25
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 Coach Station to Golders Green StationA6
3h 45m
Drive 52.1 mi
1. Drive from Southend-on-Sea to Elstree52.1 mi
59 min
£13–19
Train, subway via Moorgate station
1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to London Liverpool StreetSouthend Victoria - London Liverpool Street
2. Take the subway from Moorgate station to Edgware stationNorthern
2h 1m
£15–30

Southend-on-Sea to Elstree by train

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Distance: 55.9 mi
Duration: 1h 44m

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

You can take a train from Southend Victoria to Elstree & Borehamwood via Stratford, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 1h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Station Interchange to Watling Court via Bus Station, Coach Station, Golders Green Station, Golders Green station, Edgware station, and Edgware Station in around 3h 45m.

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