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How to get to Southend-on-Sea from Chatham by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Chatham to Southend-on-Sea is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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Other travel options to Southend-on-Sea take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 17m.
- Around 12 coaches per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chatham and Southend-on-Sea as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Chatham station (CTM) and arrive in Southend Central (SOC).
- Travel with Arriva Kent & Surrey to go to Southend-on-Sea by coach.
- Travel with c2c, Abellio Greater Anglia, Thameslink, Southeastern to go to Southend-on-Sea by train.
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