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Compare train and bus for Southend-on-Sea to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Southend-on-Sea to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 36 miles (58 km)
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How to get from Southend-on-Sea to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Southend-on-Sea to London is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
F228728:35 AM0h57Southend Central (SOC)9:32 AMLondon Fenchurch Street (FST)$161One-way0 transfers
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F228728:35 AM0h57Southend Central (SOC)9:32 AMLondon Fenchurch Street (FST)$161One-way0 transfers
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F228728:35 AM0h57Southend Central (SOC)9:32 AMLondon Fenchurch Street (FST)$161One-way0 transfers
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F228748:05 AM0h57Southend Central (SOC)9:02 AMLondon Fenchurch Street (FST)$161One-way0 transfers
F228738:22 AM1h15Southend Central (SOC)9:37 AMLondon Fenchurch Street (FST)$161One-way0 transfers
F600038:31 AM0h57Southend Victoria (SOV)9:28 AMLondon Liverpool Street (LST)$201One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Southend-on-Sea to London:
A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Southend-on-Sea to London costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 36m.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Southend-on-Sea and London as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Southend Victoria (SOV) and arrive in London Liverpool Street (LST).
- Buses mostly depart from Southend-on-sea, Chichester Road and arrive in London, Wembley Stadium (First Way).
- Travel with c2c, Greater Anglia to go to London by train.
- 12 direct trains per day with c2c, Greater Anglia.
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