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How to get from Bedford to Southend-On-Sea by train?

By train

To get from Bedford to Southend-On-Sea in Southend-On-Sea, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the THAMESLINK train from Bedford station to Farringdon station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ELIZABETH train and finally take the C2C train from Liverpool Street station to Southend Central station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 33 min.

153min
Train - THAMESLINK
Train - ELIZABETH
Train - C2C
Walk to Southend-On-Sea
Leaves from Bedford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Bedford
  • 2
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Brighton
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Farringdon
    71 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Farringdon
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ELIZABETH
    Wait for train
    ELIZABETH
    Abbey Wood
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool Street
    2 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Liverpool Street
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - C2C
    Wait for train
    C2C
    Shoeburyness
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southend Central
    59 min
  • 10
    Walk to Southend-On-Sea
    Walk to
    Southend-On-Sea
    Warrior Square
    230 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By Tube and train

To get from Bedford to Southend-On-Sea in Southend-On-Sea, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one Tube line: take the EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from Bedford station to St Pancras station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METROPOLITAN Tube and finally take the C2C train from Liverpool Street station to Southend Central station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 38 min.

158min
Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Tube - METROPOLITAN
Train - C2C
Walk to Southend-On-Sea
Leaves from Bedford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Bedford
  • 2
    Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    London St Pancras International
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    St Pancras
    65 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    King's Cross St. Pancras
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Tube - METROPOLITAN
    Wait for Tube
    METROPOLITAN
    Aldgate
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Liverpool Street Underground
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Liverpool Street
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - C2C
    Wait for train
    C2C
    Shoeburyness
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southend Central
    59 min
  • 10
    Walk to Southend-On-Sea
    Walk to
    Southend-On-Sea
    Warrior Square
    230 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Bedford to Southend-On-Sea

The distance between Bedford, Southend-On-Sea and Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea is approximately 88.29 mi, which can typically be travelled in 153 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bedford to Southend-On-Sea by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Southend-On-Sea – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Bedford

Bedford is located at Bedford, Southend-On-Sea and the nearest public transport station is Alexandra Road, Bedford.

Train stations close to Bedford:

  • Bedford St Johns

Bus stations close to Bedford:

  • Alexandra Road, Bedford
  • Bedford
  • Bedford Railway Station, Bedford

Public transport stations close to Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea

Southend-On-Sea is located at Warrior Square, Southend-On-Sea 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

By Tube and train

To get from Bedford to Southend-On-Sea in Southend-On-Sea, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one Tube line: take the EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from Bedford station to St Pancras station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METROPOLITAN Tube and finally take the C2C train from Liverpool Street station to Southend Central station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 38 min.

158min
Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Tube - METROPOLITAN
Train - C2C
Walk to Southend-On-Sea
Leaves from Bedford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Bedford
  • 2
    Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    London St Pancras International
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    St Pancras
    65 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    King's Cross St. Pancras
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Tube - METROPOLITAN
    Wait for Tube
    METROPOLITAN
    Aldgate
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Liverpool Street Underground
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Liverpool Street
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - C2C
    Wait for train
    C2C
    Shoeburyness
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southend Central
    59 min
  • 10
    Walk to Southend-On-Sea
    Walk to
    Southend-On-Sea
    Warrior Square
    230 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 153 minutes, using Bus line THAMESLINK, Bus line ELIZABETH, Bus line C2C.

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

    The alternative route takes 158 minutes, using Bus line EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, Bus line METROPOLITAN, Bus line C2C.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 33 min.

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

    The THAMESLINK train line goes from Brighton station near Bedford in London to Farringdon station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Farringdon station near Southend-On-Sea in Southend-On-Sea.

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

    The total travel time between Bedford in London and Southend-On-Sea in Southend-On-Sea by train is about 2 hr 33 min.

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

    Get on the THAMESLINK train from the Brighton station near Bedford in London.

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

    Get off the train at the Farringdon station, which is closest to Southend-On-Sea in Southend-On-Sea.

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