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4.6Travel optionsfrom Luton to Southend-on-Sea
How to get from Luton to Southend-on-Sea by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Luton to Southend-on-Sea is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Tube from London Blackfriars to London Fenchurch Street6:13 AM2h08Luton station (LUT)8:21 AMSouthend Central (SOC)$511One-way2 transfers
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- Y64079+W45532+Tube from London Blackfriars to London Fenchurch Street6:13 AM2h08Luton station (LUT)8:21 AMSouthend Central (SOC)$511One-way2 transfers
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C379326:13 AM1h57Luton station (LUT)8:10 AMSouthend Victoria (SOV)$511One-way2 transfers
Other options
- W45385+Y64076+Tube from Farringdon to London Fenchurch Street6:02 AM2h12Luton station (LUT)8:14 AMSouthend Central (SOC)$511One-way2 transfers
- C22594+Y64173+Tube from London Blackfriars to London Fenchurch Street6:31 AM2h18Luton station (LUT)8:49 AMSouthend Central (SOC)$511One-way2 transfers
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C04201+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Fenchurch Street6:24 AM2h18Luton station (LUT)8:42 AMSouthend Central (SOC)$511One-way2 transfers
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Compare bus and train for Luton to Southend-on-Sea
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Luton to Southend-on-Sea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 47m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $28, and a train costs an average of $28.
Distance: 54 miles (87 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$46 Average price Cheapest | $24 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Southend-on-Sea take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 57m.
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FAQs: Travel from Luton to Southend-on-Sea
Travel to Southend-on-Sea easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Luton to Southend-on-Sea.
Other travel options to Southend-on-Sea take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 57m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Luton and Southend-on-Sea as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Luton station (LUT) and arrive in Southend Victoria (SOV).
- Travel with National Express to go to Southend-on-Sea by bus.
- Travel with Greater Anglia, c2c to go to Southend-on-Sea by train.
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