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Overview: Bus from Southend-on-Sea to London
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Take a bus from Southend-on-Sea to London and enjoy the approximately 58 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest coach runs at 00:02, the last at 23:56.
Distance 58 km |
Average bus duration 1h 28m |
Buses per day 4 |
First bus 0:02 |
Last bus 23:56 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 14 days |
Coaches from Southend-on-Sea to London
National Express operates one coach service per day from Southend-on-Sea to London Victoria. This daily service departs Southend early in the morning and arrives at London Victoria Coach Station mid-morning. The journey has a usual travel time of two hours 45 minutes hours, although it is much faster at weekends. Coaches depart from the centrally-located Southend-on-Sea Travel Centre coach station and arrive at London Victoria Coach Station.
Which coach companies travel from Southend-on-Sea to London?
Coaches from Southend-on-Sea Travel Centre to London Victoria Coach Station are operated by National Express. National Express is the UK's leading coach carrier, covering towns and cities all over the country.
How long is the coach from Southend-on-Sea to London?
The journey time for National Express coaches travelling from Southend-on-Sea Travel Centre to London Victoria Coach Station ranges from two hours and 15 minutes to two hours and 45 minutes. The coach makes an earlier stop at London Stratford, which takes approximately one hour from Southend.
How many coaches are there from Southend-on-Sea to London?
National Express operates one daily coach service each day from Southend-on-Sea to London. The daily coach service departs in the early morning, just after 7:30 a.m. on weekdays and shortly after 8:00 a.m. on a Saturday and Sunday. During the week, the journey time is two hours and 45 minutes and at weekends, the journey is significantly quicker at just two hours and 15 minutes. In both instances, the coach arrives at London Victoria Coach Station shortly before 10:30 a.m.
What are the departure and arrival stations for coaches from Southend-on-Sea to London?
Departure bus station: National Express coaches depart from Southend-on-Sea Travel Centre, the town's main bus and coach station, which is located in the very heart of the town centre. The Travel Centre is easy to reach on foot from anywhere in central Southend and those travelling from the outskirts or surrounding area will find that most local bus services terminate here. It's also just a short walk from Southend-on-Sea Central train station.
Arrival bus station: Coaches from Southend-on-Sea arrive at London Victoria Coach Station. located to the southwest of Central London. From here, there are numerous buses connecting with destinations all over London. It's also a two-minute walk to London Victoria Overground and Underground station where many facilities, cafes, pubs and shops are located.
FAQs: Southend-on-Sea to London coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Southend-on-Sea to London by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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