Way to go
Whether you travel by bus, train, car, coach, cycle or foot – getting to Lakeside is easy.
Please make sure you double check the journey planners provided and their results to ensure accuracy.
Directions
Over 13 million people live within an hour's journey from Lakeside. Wherever you come from, here are a few handy hints for the best way to travel.
Click here to download Lakeside's Public Transport Guide
By car
We're clearly signposted from junctions 30 and 31 off the M25 or from A13. Click here for a journey planner.
The A13, A1306 and West Thurrock Way also provide direct access to the centre. Lakeside has free parking for 13,000 vehicles.
By train
Chafford Hundred train station is linked to the centre via a link bridge. C2C trains run to and from Fenchurch Street and Southend.
For more information, visit the C2C website or call 08457 484950
By bike
Cycle paths can be found all around the centre, and covered bike racks are provided outside all main entrances.
By coach
At Christmas time follow the AA signage to coach parking. Lakeside has over 130 dedicated coach park spaces.
By bus
There are many bus routes servicing the centre from Essex, Kent and London. For updated information, click here or call 0871 200 2233.
For First Bus click here or the link below...
Lakeside has its own dedicated bus station outside Debenhams, managed by Ensign bus company.
Electric Car Charging
Lakeside offers electric vehicle drivers car chargers in some of our car parks.
The charging points are easy to find and simple to use, with recharging cables and access keys free to hire direct from Lakeside's Shopmobility service on Level 1 by the entrance of Car Park Blue.
To collect your key and cable you will need to present two forms of identification, such as a passport and utility bill.
