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

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

To get from Folkestone to Southend-On-Sea in London, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one DLR line: take the SOUTHEASTERN train from Folkestone Central station to Stratford International station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the DLR DLR and finally take the C2C train from West Ham station to Southend Central station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 31 min.

151min
Walk to train station
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
DLR - DLR
Train - C2C
Walk to Southend-On-Sea
Leaves from Folkestone Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Folkestone Central
    0.57 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    St Pancras International
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stratford International
    48 min
  • 4
    Walk to DLR station
    Walk to DLR station
    Stratford International DLR
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    DLR - DLR
    Wait for DLR
    DLR
    Woolwich Arsenal
  • 6
    Ride to DLR station
    Ride to DLR station
    West Ham
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    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    West Ham
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Train - C2C
    Wait for train
    C2C
    Shoeburyness
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southend Central
    42 min
  • 10
    Walk to Southend-On-Sea
    Walk to
    Southend-On-Sea
    270 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Folkestone to Southend-On-Sea by DLR and train via SOUTHEASTERN, DLR and GREATER ANGLIA

To get from Folkestone to Southend-On-Sea in London, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one DLR line: take the SOUTHEASTERN train from Folkestone Central station to Stratford International station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the DLR DLR and finally take the GREATER ANGLIA train from Stratford station to Southend Victoria station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 36 min.

156min
Walk to train station
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
DLR - DLR
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Walk to Southend-On-Sea
Leaves from Folkestone Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Folkestone Central
    0.57 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    St Pancras International
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stratford International
    48 min
  • 4
    Walk to DLR station
    Walk to DLR station
    Stratford International DLR
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    DLR - DLR
    Wait for DLR
    DLR
    Woolwich Arsenal
  • 6
    Ride to DLR station
    Ride to DLR station
    Stratford
    3 min
  • 7
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Southend Victoria
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southend Victoria
    53 min
  • 9
    Walk to Southend-On-Sea
    Walk to
    Southend-On-Sea
    470 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Folkestone to Southend-On-Sea

The distance between Folkestone, London and Southend-On-Sea, London is approximately 98.19 mi, which can typically be travelled in 151 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Folkestone to Southend-On-Sea 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 Folkestone

Folkestone is located at West Cliff Gardens, London and the nearest public transport station is Bus Station, Folkestone.

Bus stations close to Folkestone:

  • Bus Station, Folkestone
  • The Cube, Folkestone
  • Sandgate Road, Folkestone

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

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

Bus stations close to Southend-On-Sea:

  • Chichester Road, Southend-On-Sea
  • Southend Central
  • Southend Central Railway Station, Southend-On-Sea

Related Routes

Alternative route from Folkestone to Southend-On-Sea by DLR and train via SOUTHEASTERN, DLR and GREATER ANGLIA

To get from Folkestone to Southend-On-Sea in London, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one DLR line: take the SOUTHEASTERN train from Folkestone Central station to Stratford International station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the DLR DLR and finally take the GREATER ANGLIA train from Stratford station to Southend Victoria station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 36 min.

156min
Walk to train station
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
DLR - DLR
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Walk to Southend-On-Sea
Leaves from Folkestone Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Folkestone Central
    0.57 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    St Pancras International
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stratford International
    48 min
  • 4
    Walk to DLR station
    Walk to DLR station
    Stratford International DLR
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    DLR - DLR
    Wait for DLR
    DLR
    Woolwich Arsenal
  • 6
    Ride to DLR station
    Ride to DLR station
    Stratford
    3 min
  • 7
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Southend Victoria
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southend Victoria
    53 min
  • 9
    Walk to Southend-On-Sea
    Walk to
    Southend-On-Sea
    470 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 151 minutes, using Bus line SOUTHEASTERN, Bus line DLR, Bus line C2C.

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

    The alternative route takes 156 minutes, using Bus line SOUTHEASTERN, Bus line DLR, Bus line GREATER ANGLIA.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one DLR line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 31 min.

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

    The SOUTHEASTERN train line goes from Folkestone Central station near Folkestone in Shepway to St Pancras International station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one DLR line till St Pancras International station near Southend-On-Sea in London.

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

    The total travel time between Folkestone in Shepway and Southend-On-Sea in London by train and DLR is about 2 hr 31 min.

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

    Get on the SOUTHEASTERN train from the Folkestone Central station near Folkestone in Shepway.

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

    Get off the train at the St Pancras International station, which is closest to Southend-On-Sea in London.

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