How to travel from Dumfries to Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
The distance between Dumfries and Southend-on-Sea is around 572km (355 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Dumfries 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-Sea → Dumfries if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Glasgow Central then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to London City (LCY) then take the train to Southend Central.
- Duration4h 30m
- Flight time1h 35m
- Typical cost£225($265)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Carlisle then London Euston and then to Southend Victoria.
- Duration5h 15m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£150($175)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23 then take the train to Prittlewell.
- Duration9h 50m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£51($60)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dumfries and Southend-on-Sea
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Dumfries 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 £51 ($60) and will take around 9h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £225 ($265).
The distance between Dumfries and Southend-on-Sea is around 572km (355 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 486km (302 miles)
It takes around 5h 15m to get from Dumfries and Southend-on-Sea by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Dumfries to Southend-on-Sea is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx £225 ($265).
The cheapest way to travel between Dumfries and Southend-on-Sea, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £51 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Dumfries and Southend-on-Sea. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Dumfries to Southend-on-Sea. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Carlisle, London Euston, Moorgate station and London Liverpool Street. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 15m.
First ScotRail Service, Avanti West Coast, Greater Anglia, LNER and c2c run train services between Dumfries and Southend-on-Sea. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 15m, 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 Dumfries and Southend-on-Sea. We recommend that you take the train to Glasgow Central then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to London City (LCY) then take the train to Southend Central. instead which will take 4h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dumfries to Southend-on-Sea. We recommend that you take the train to Glasgow Central then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to London City (LCY) then take the train to Southend Central. instead which will take 4h 30m.
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 Dumfries and Southend-on-Sea. The distance is around 572km (355 miles) by road and it will take around 6hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dumfries to Southend-on-Sea is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around £150 ($175).
Compare travel optionsbetween Dumfries and Southend-on-Sea
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 6 similar | 4h 30m | £225($265) | every 4 hours | 768km (478 miles) |
| Train to Carlisle, plane | 4h 45m | £235($275) | every 3 hours | 821km (510 miles) |
| Train to Glasgow Central, plane | 5h 10m | £205($245) | every 4 hours | 782km (486 miles) |
| Train to Glasgow Central, plane | 5h 15m | £145($175) | every 4 hours | 809km (503 miles) |
| Train to Carlisle, plane | 5h 15m | £325($385) | twice a week | 665km (413 miles) |
| Train to Carlisle, plane | 5h 30m | £190($225) | every 3 hours | 836km (519 miles) |
| Train to Carlisle, plane | 5h 35m | £165($195) | every 3 hours | 858km (533 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 5h 15m | £150($175) | hourly | 603km (374 miles) |
| Train via London Kings Cross | 6h 55m | £67($79) | once a week | 650km (404 miles) |
Bus and Train | 9h 50m | £51($60) | once daily | 655km (407 miles) |
Drive | 6hrs | £100($115) | on demand | 572km (355 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Dumfries and Southend-on-Sea
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
Greater Anglia
LNER
c2c
Bus companies
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