The distance between Cotswolds and Southend-on-Sea is around 236km (146 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 40m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Cotswolds to Southend-on-Sea by train, 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 → Cotswolds if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to London Paddington and then to Southend Victoria.
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Take the bus to Swindon Bus Station then take the train to London Paddington and then to Southend Central.
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There are several options for getting from Cotswolds to Southend-on-Sea by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £30 ($36) and will take around 4h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £41 ($49).
The distance between Cotswolds and Southend-on-Sea is around 236km (146 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 256km (159 miles)
It takes around 2h 50m to get from Cotswolds and Southend-on-Sea by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Cotswolds to Southend-on-Sea is to drive which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx £41 ($49).
The cheapest way to travel between Cotswolds and Southend-on-Sea, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £30 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Cotswolds and Southend-on-Sea. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Cotswolds to Southend-on-Sea. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kemble, London Paddington, Liverpool Street Station and London Liverpool Street. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 50m.
Great Western Railway and Greater Anglia run train services between Cotswolds 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.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cotswolds and Southend-on-Sea. We recommend that you drive to Southend-on-Sea. instead which will take 2h 40m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cotswolds to Southend-on-Sea. We recommend that you take the train to London Paddington and then to Southend Victoria. 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Cotswolds and Southend-on-Sea. The distance is around 236km (146 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cotswolds to Southend-on-Sea is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around £90 ($105).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 50m | £90($105) | hourly | 241km (150 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 4h 15m | £50($59) | 5 times a week | 242km (150 miles) |
Bus to London Victoria Coach Station, Train | 4h 60m | £30($36) | 5 times a week | 245km (152 miles) |
Drive | 2h 40m | £41($49) | on demand | 236km (146 miles) |
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The following major airports near Southend-on-Sea offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.