The distance between Edinburgh and Southend-on-Sea is around 609km (379 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 5m.
We've found 11 different ways to get from Edinburgh 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 → Edinburgh if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to London City (LCY) then take the train to Southend Central.
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Take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Southend Central.
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Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station then take the train to Prittlewell.
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There are several options for getting from Edinburgh 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 £43 ($51) and will take around 10h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £190 ($220).
The distance between Edinburgh and Southend-on-Sea is around 609km (379 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 554km (344 miles)
It takes around 5h 30m to get from Edinburgh and Southend-on-Sea by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 5m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Edinburgh to Southend-on-Sea is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx £190 ($220).
The cheapest way to travel between Edinburgh and Southend-on-Sea, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £43 ($51) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Edinburgh and Southend-on-Sea. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Edinburgh to Southend-on-Sea. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Kings Cross and West Ham station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.
LNER, c2c, Avanti West Coast and Greater Anglia run train services between Edinburgh and Southend-on-Sea. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 30m, 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 Edinburgh and Southend-on-Sea. We recommend that you fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to London City (LCY) then take the train to Southend Central. instead which will take 3h 5m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Edinburgh to Southend-on-Sea. We recommend that you fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to London City (LCY) then take the train to Southend Central. instead which will take 3h 5m.
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 Edinburgh and Southend-on-Sea. The distance is around 630km (392 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 5m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Edinburgh to Southend-on-Sea is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around £73 ($86).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 6 similar | 3h 5m | £190($220) | every 15 mins | 609km (379 miles) |
Fly to London Heathrow (LHR), Train | 3h 45m | £210($250) | every 30 mins | 641km (398 miles) |
Fly to London Gatwick (LGW), train | 3h 50m | £130($155) | 5 times a day | 685km (426 miles) |
Fly to London Luton (LTN), train | 3h 50m | £145($170) | every 30 mins | 623km (387 miles) |
Fly to London Stansted (STN), Train | 3h 60m | £120($140) | every 30 mins | 646km (401 miles) |
Fly to Southampton (SOU), train | 4h 10m | £265($315) | hourly | 765km (476 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 30m | £140($165) | every 30 mins | 754km (468 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 5h 30m | £73($86) | hourly | 688km (428 miles) |
Train via London Euston | 7h 35m | £180($215) | every 3 hours | 724km (450 miles) |
Bus and Train | 10h 55m | £43($51) | twice daily | 797km (495 miles) |
Drive | 7h 5m | £110($130) | on demand | 630km (392 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.