Getting to Southend-on-Sea:
By Rail
Two direct rail lines from London - Fenchurch Street (C2C line - Tel: 08457 678765 www.c2c-online.co.uk) and Liverpool Street (One - Tel: 08459 505000 www.onerailway.com).
Journey time approx. 45 minutes to 1 hour.
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National Rail enquiries Tel: 08457 484950. www.nationalrail.co.uk
By Coach
National Express - operate to London Victoria, with connections to Southend. The 305 Service operates to Southend with various connections en route. Central Booking Office: 08705 808080. www.nationalexpress.co.uk
By Air
Southend-on-Sea is within easy reach of 5 airports:
London Southend Airport (Tel: 01702 608100) www.southendairport.co.uk
Approx. 2 miles from centre of Southend and 18 miles from Junction 29 of the M25.
London City Airport - 35 miles
London Stansted Airport - 40 miles
London Gatwick Airport - 59 miles
London Heathrow Airport - 78 miles
By Sea
London Cruise Terminal at Port of Tilbury
- 25 miles
Harwich - 58 miles
By Road
From the North via A1, M11, M25 & A127 (M25 Junction 29 - 20 miles)
From the South via M25, Dartford Tunnel, A13 (M25 Junction 30 - 26 miles)
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Buses:
Arriva (Southend) Tel: 01702 442442. www.arriva.co.uk
Arriva Southern Counties Tel: 08701 201088
Essex Traveline: 0870 608 2608
Taxis:
AC Radio Cabs: 01702 334455
Andrews Taxis: 01702 200200 / 548000
Associated Star Radio Cars: 01702 611611
Southend Radio Cars: 01702 345678