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Compare train and coach for Southend-on-Sea to Grays
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Southend-on-Sea to Grays among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 5m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £8, while a train costs an average of £8.
Distance: 28 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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£8 Average Price Cheapest | £7 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 5m Average total duration Fastest 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 7m sooner (35m by train vs 42m by car). Tickets start at around £8 compared to roughly £7 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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How to get to Grays from Southend-on-Sea by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Southend-on-Sea to Grays is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
15:421h27Southend-on-Sea17:09Stanley RoadFind prices1 change
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FAQs: Southend-on-Sea to Grays
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- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Southend-on-Sea and Grays as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Southend Central (SOC) and arrive in Grays station (GRY).
- Travel with c2c to go to Grays by train.
- 4 direct trains per day with c2c.
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