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

The distance between Bristol and Southend-on-Sea is around 257km (160 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Bristol to Southend-on-Sea by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Southend-on-SeaBristol if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to London Paddington and then to Southend Victoria.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £68($81)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Plane and Train

Fly from Bristol (BRS) to London City (LCY) then take the train to Southend Central.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    £275($325)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station then take the train to Southend Central.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £29($34)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Southend-on-Sea.

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Distance282km (175 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bristol and Southend-on-Sea

There are several options for getting from Bristol to Southend-on-Sea by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £29 ($34) and will take around 4h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £68 ($81).

The distance between Bristol and Southend-on-Sea is around 257km (160 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 229km (142 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Bristol and Southend-on-Sea by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bristol to Southend-on-Sea is to take the train which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx £68 ($81).

The cheapest way to travel between Bristol and Southend-on-Sea, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £29 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bristol and Southend-on-Sea. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bristol to Southend-on-Sea. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Paddington, Liverpool Street Station and London Liverpool Street. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 55m.

Great Western Railway and Greater Anglia run train services between Bristol and Southend-on-Sea. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 55m, 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 Bristol and Southend-on-Sea. We recommend that you take the train to London Paddington and then to Southend Victoria. instead which will take 2h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bristol to Southend-on-Sea. We recommend that you fly from Bristol (BRS) to London City (LCY) then take the train to Southend Central. instead which will take 3h 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

Yes it is possible to drive from Bristol and Southend-on-Sea. The distance is around 282km (175 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bristol to Southend-on-Sea is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around £68 ($81).

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

Compare travel optionsbetween Bristol and Southend-on-Sea

Transport options from Bristol to Southend-on-Sea
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 55m
£68($81)
hourly263km (163 miles)
Plane and Train
3h 40m
£275($325)
every 15 mins927km (576 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
4h 15m
£29($34)
hourly257km (160 miles)
Bus to London Victoria Coach Station, Train4h 20m
£29($34)
hourly261km (162 miles)
Drive
2h 60m
£49($58)
on demand282km (175 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