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

The distance between Crewe and Southend-on-Sea is around 324km (201 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 55m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Crewe to Southend-on-Sea by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

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

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    £86($100)
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1 similiar route

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Plane and Train

Fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Southend Victoria.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £250($295)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Southend-on-Sea.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Distance326km (203 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Crewe and Southend-on-Sea

There are several options for getting from Crewe to Southend-on-Sea by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £85 ($100) and will take around 3h 30m. 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 £86 ($100).

The distance between Crewe and Southend-on-Sea is around 324km (201 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 276km (171 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Crewe and Southend-on-Sea by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Crewe to Southend-on-Sea is to take the train which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx £86 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Crewe and Southend-on-Sea, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £85 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Crewe and Southend-on-Sea. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs every 30 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Crewe to Southend-on-Sea. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Euston, Moorgate station and London Liverpool Street. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 2h 55m.

Avanti West Coast, London Midland and Greater Anglia run train services between Crewe and Southend-on-Sea. Trains depart every 30 mins 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 Crewe and Southend-on-Sea. We recommend that you take the train to London Euston and then to Southend Victoria. instead which will take 2h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Crewe to Southend-on-Sea. We recommend that you fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Southend Victoria. instead which will take 3h 20m.

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 Crewe and Southend-on-Sea. The distance is around 326km (203 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Crewe to Southend-on-Sea is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around £86 ($100).

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

Compare travel optionsbetween Crewe and Southend-on-Sea

Transport options from Crewe to Southend-on-Sea
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 55m
£86($100)
every 30 mins324km (201 miles)
Train via London Euston3h 30m
£85($100)
hourly329km (204 miles)
Plane and Train + 3 similar
3h 20m
£250($295)
every 4 hours378km (235 miles)
Fly to Southampton (SOU), train3h 55m
£245($290)
every 4 hours495km (308 miles)
Fly to London City (LCY), Train3h 60m
£430($505)
every 4 hours915km (568 miles)
Fly to London Stansted (STN), Train4h 45m
£210($245)
every 4 hours986km (613 miles)
Drive
3h 25m
£57($67)
on demand326km (203 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