How to travel from Bournemouth to Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom

The distance between Bournemouth and Southend-on-Sea is around 236km (147 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Bournemouth to Southend-on-Sea by train, bus, subway 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-SeaBournemouth if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to London Waterloo and then to Southend Central.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £64($76)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station then take the train to Upminster station.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £27($32)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Southend-on-Sea.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Distance256km (159 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bournemouth and Southend-on-Sea

There are several options for getting from Bournemouth to Southend-on-Sea by train, bus, subway and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the underground which costs around £27 ($32) and will take around 4h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £45 ($53).

The distance between Bournemouth and Southend-on-Sea is around 236km (147 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 202km (126 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Bournemouth and Southend-on-Sea by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bournemouth to Southend-on-Sea is to drive which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx £45 ($53).

The cheapest way to travel between Bournemouth and Southend-on-Sea, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the underground which will typically cost around £27 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bournemouth and Southend-on-Sea. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bournemouth to Southend-on-Sea. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Waterloo and West Ham station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 50m.

South Western Railway and c2c run train services between Bournemouth and Southend-on-Sea. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bournemouth and Southend-on-Sea. We recommend that you drive to Southend-on-Sea. instead which will take 2h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bournemouth to Southend-on-Sea. We recommend that you take the train to London Waterloo and then to Southend Central. instead which will take 2h 50m.

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

Yes it is possible to drive from Bournemouth and Southend-on-Sea. The distance is around 256km (159 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bournemouth to Southend-on-Sea is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around £64 ($76).

How do I get from Bournemouth to Southend-on-Sea

Compare travel optionsbetween Bournemouth and Southend-on-Sea

Transport options from Bournemouth to Southend-on-Sea
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 50m
£64($76)
hourly236km (147 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
4h 15m
£27($32)
5 times a day238km (148 miles)
Bus to London Victoria Coach Station, Train4h 25m
£28($33)
hourly238km (148 miles)
Drive
2h 45m
£45($53)
on demand256km (159 miles)

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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.

LCY
London City Airport (LCY)
International Airport
Distance
46km (29 miles) from Southend-on-Sea
STN
London Stansted Airport (STN)
International Airport
Distance
50km (31 miles) from Southend-on-Sea
LGW
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
International Airport
Distance
75km (47 miles) from Southend-on-Sea