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How to get fromSwanley to Southend-on-Seaby train, bus, car or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Swanley to Southend-on-Sea by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Swanley to London BridgetrainMaidstone East - London Charing Cross / ...
    2. Take the train from London Fenchurch Street to Southend CentraltrainLondon Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...
    1h 40m
    £21–39

  2. Drive 32.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Swanley to Southend-on-Seacar32.1 mi
    45 min
    £8–12

  3. Line 233 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bartholomew Way Asda to Eltham Bus Stationbus233
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Southend VictoriatrainLondon Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria / ...
    2h 19m
    £14–109

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Swanley to Southend-on-Seataxi32.1 mi
    45 min
    £75–95

  5. Train via West Ham station

    1. Take the train from Swanley to London BlackfriarstrainSevenoaks - London Blackfriars / ...
    2. Take the train from West Ham to Southend CentraltrainLondon Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...
    2h 3m
    £16–46

  6. Bus, line 100 bus, line 28 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbusx80
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus100
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Park Tavernbus28
    3h 52m

Swanley to Southend-on-Sea by train and foot

Calendar95Weekly Services
Duration1h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£21Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Swanley to Southend Central via London Bridge and London Fenchurch Street in around 1h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bartholomew Way Asda to Park Tavern via Home Gardens, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 3h 52m.

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