getting here
The Halloween Parade takes place along Marine Parade on Southend's iconic seafront.
By Train
Two direct train lines operate between London and Southend. The journey time from London on both lines is approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour, and both stations are a short walk from the seafront.
C2C Rail
Fenchurch Street to Southend Central.
Greater Anglia
Liverpool Street to Southend Victoria.
By Car
There are two major roads which link Southend to the M25, the A127 and A13:
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From the north via the A1, M11, M25 (Junction 29 – 20 miles) & A127.
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From the south via the M25 (Junction 30) or from the Dartford Tunnel & A13.
Parking
Seafront car parks fill up fast, so grab a spot at one of the city centre car parks, which are all just a short walk to the seafront. Click here to visit Southend City Council's website.
By Bus
First Essex and Arriva both operate several routes that will bring you directly into Southend, with many terminating at the Travel Centre, which is just a short walk to the Seafront and Halloween Parade.
For more information on timetables and routes, visit the bus companies' websites: