How to travel from Belfast to Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
The distance between Belfast and Southend-on-Sea is around 585km (364 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 40m.
13 routes found
We've found 13 different ways to get from Belfast to Southend-on-Sea by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Southend-on-Sea → Belfast if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Belfast City (BHD) to London City (LCY) then take the train to Southend Central.
- Duration2h 40m
- Flight time1h 35m
- Typical cost£195($230)
Multiple operators
7 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas and then to Liverpool then take the train to London Euston and then to Southend Victoria.
- Duration10h 45m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£170($205)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Southend-on-Sea.
- Duration9h 55m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£120($145)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Belfast and Southend-on-Sea
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Belfast to Southend-on-Sea by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which costs around £64 ($76) and will take around 16h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £195 ($230).
The distance between Belfast and Southend-on-Sea is around 585km (364 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 559km (347 miles)
It takes around 2h 40m to get from Belfast and Southend-on-Sea by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Belfast to Southend-on-Sea is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx £195 ($230).
The cheapest way to travel between Belfast and Southend-on-Sea is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £64 ($76) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Belfast and Southend-on-Sea. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to London City (LCY) then take the train to Southend Central. instead which will take 2h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Belfast and Southend-on-Sea. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to London City (LCY) then take the train to Southend Central. instead which will take 2h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Belfast to Southend-on-Sea. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to London City (LCY) then take the train to Southend Central. instead which will take 2h 40m.
The closest major airport to Southend-on-Sea is London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) which is approximately 46km (29 miles) from Southend-on-Sea. London Stansted Airport (STN) (STN) and Gatwick Airport (LGW) (LGW) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Belfast to Southend-on-Sea. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to London City (LCY) then take the train to Southend Central. instead which will take 2h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Belfast to Southend-on-Sea is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around £195 ($230).
Compare travel optionsbetween Belfast and Southend-on-Sea
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 7 similar | 2h 40m | £195($230) | hourly | 585km (364 miles) |
| Fly to London Heathrow (LHR), Train | 3hrs | £180($215) | hourly | 604km (375 miles) |
| Fly to London Gatwick (LGW), train | 3h 40m | £120($145) | hourly | 648km (403 miles) |
| Fly to London Stansted (STN), Train | 3h 45m | £105($125) | every 30 mins | 685km (426 miles) |
| Fly to London Luton (LTN), train | 3h 50m | £110($130) | every 30 mins | 647km (402 miles) |
| Fly to Birmingham (BHX), train | 3h 55m | £145($170) | hourly | 608km (378 miles) |
| Fly to London Gatwick (LGW), train | 4h 10m | £160($185) | every 30 mins | 695km (432 miles) |
| Fly to Birmingham (BHX), train | 4h 15m | £140($170) | hourly | 655km (407 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 3 similar | 10h 45m | £170($205) | 3 times a week | 620km (385 miles) |
| Ferry to Cairnryan, train | 11h 20m | £230($270) | 6 times a week | 961km (597 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 13h 30m | £95($115) | 3 times a week | 650km (404 miles) |
| Ferry to Cairnryan, bus and train | 16h 35m | £64($76) | every 20 mins | 988km (614 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 9h 55m | £120($145) | every 4 hours | 771km (479 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Belfast and Southend-on-Sea
Train operators
c2c
Greater Anglia
Thameslink
Southern Service
Ferry operators
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Stena Line
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Airports near Southend-on-Sea
The following major airports near Southend-on-Sea offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
London City Airport (LCY)
- Distance
- 46km (29 miles) from Southend-on-Sea
London Stansted Airport (STN)
- Distance
- 50km (31 miles) from Southend-on-Sea
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
- Distance
- 75km (47 miles) from Southend-on-Sea