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How to get from Southend-On-Sea to Canterbury by DLR and train?

From Southend-On-Sea to Canterbury by DLR and train

To get from Southend-On-Sea to Canterbury in London, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one DLR line: take the C2C train from Southend Central station to Stratford station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the DLR DLR and finally take the SOUTHEASTERN train from Stratford International station to Canterbury West station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 21 min.

141min
Walk to train station
Train - C2C
DLR - DLR
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Walk to Canterbury
Leaves from Southend Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southend Central
    210 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - C2C
    Wait for train
    C2C
    London Liverpool Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stratford
    50 min
  • 4
    DLR - DLR
    Wait for DLR
    DLR
    Stratford International
  • 5
    Ride to DLR station
    Ride to DLR station
    Stratford International DLR
    3 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Stratford International
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    Margate
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Canterbury West
    46 min
  • 9
    Walk to Canterbury
    Walk to
    Canterbury
    1.22 km • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Southend-On-Sea to Canterbury by bus and train

To get from Southend-On-Sea to Canterbury in London, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the C2C train from Southend Central station to Stratford station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SOUTHEASTERN train and finally take the 400 bus from St Dunstan's Church, St Dunstans station to Bus Station, Canterbury station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 25 min.

145min
Walk to train station
Train - C2C
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Bus - 400400
Leaves from Southend Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southend Central
    210 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - C2C
    Wait for train
    C2C
    London Liverpool Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stratford
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Stratford International
    620 m • 9 min
  • 5
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    Margate
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Canterbury West
    46 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Dunstan's Church, St Dunstans
    550 m • 8 min
  • 8
    Bus - 400400
    Wait for bus
    400
    Canterbury
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Bus Station, Canterbury
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Canterbury
    6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Southend-On-Sea to Canterbury

The distance between Southend-On-Sea, London and Canterbury, London is approximately 157.6 km, which can typically be travelled in 141 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Southend-On-Sea to Canterbury by DLR and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in London – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Southend-On-Sea

Southend-On-Sea is located at Warrior Square, London and the nearest public transport station is Whitegate Road, Southend-On-Sea.

Bus stations close to Southend-On-Sea:

  • Whitegate Road, Southend-On-Sea
  • Southend Central
  • Chichester Road, Southend-On-Sea

Public transport stations close to Canterbury, London

Canterbury is located at Canterbury, London and the nearest public transport station is Bus Station, Canterbury.

Bus stations close to Canterbury:

  • Bus Station, Canterbury

From Southend-On-Sea to Canterbury by bus and train

To get from Southend-On-Sea to Canterbury in London, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the C2C train from Southend Central station to Stratford station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SOUTHEASTERN train and finally take the 400 bus from St Dunstan's Church, St Dunstans station to Bus Station, Canterbury station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 25 min.

145min
Walk to train station
Train - C2C
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Bus - 400400
Leaves from Southend Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southend Central
    210 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - C2C
    Wait for train
    C2C
    London Liverpool Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stratford
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Stratford International
    620 m • 9 min
  • 5
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    Margate
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Canterbury West
    46 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Dunstan's Church, St Dunstans
    550 m • 8 min
  • 8
    Bus - 400400
    Wait for bus
    400
    Canterbury
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Bus Station, Canterbury
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Canterbury
    6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Southend-On-Sea to Canterbury?

    The fastest way takes 141 minutes, using Bus line C2C, Bus line DLR, Bus line SOUTHEASTERN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Southend-On-Sea to Canterbury?

    The alternative route takes 145 minutes, using Bus line C2C, Bus line SOUTHEASTERN, Bus line 400.

  • Is there a direct train between Southend-On-Sea and Canterbury?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one DLR line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 21 min.

  • Which train line goes from Southend-On-Sea to Canterbury?

    The C2C train line goes from Southend Central station near Southend-On-Sea in Southend-On-Sea to London Liverpool Street station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one DLR line till London Liverpool Street station near Canterbury in London.

  • How long does it take to travel from Southend-On-Sea to Canterbury by train and DLR?

    The total travel time between Southend-On-Sea in Southend-On-Sea and Canterbury in London by train and DLR is about 2 hr 21 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Southend-On-Sea to get to Canterbury?

    Get on the C2C train from the Southend Central station near Southend-On-Sea in Southend-On-Sea.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Southend-On-Sea and Canterbury?

    Get off the train at the London Liverpool Street station, which is closest to Canterbury in London.