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.
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C2C Rail
Fenchurch Street to Southend Central.
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Greater Anglia
Liverpool Street to Southend Victoria.
By Car
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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.
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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
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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.
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For more information on timetables and routes, visit the bus companies' websites: