How to travel from Giant’s Causeway to Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom

The distance between Giant’s Causeway and Southend-on-Sea is around 705km (438 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 55m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Giant’s Causeway to Southend-on-Sea by train, plane, bus, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Southend-on-SeaGiant’s Causeway if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to Antrim, plane

Take the train to Antrim then fly from Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) to London Stansted (STN) then take the train to Southend Victoria.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £110($130)
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6 similiar routes

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Belfast then take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Southend-on-Sea.

  • Duration10h 55m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £135($160)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Giant’s Causeway and Southend-on-Sea

There are several options for getting from Giant’s Causeway to Southend-on-Sea by train, plane, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around £110 ($130) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £195 ($230).

The distance between Giant’s Causeway and Southend-on-Sea is around 705km (438 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 631km (392 miles)

It takes around 5h 5m to get from Giant’s Causeway and Southend-on-Sea by train and plane.

The quickest way to get from Giant’s Causeway to Southend-on-Sea is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx £195 ($230).

The cheapest way to travel between Giant’s Causeway and Southend-on-Sea is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around £110 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Giant’s Causeway and Southend-on-Sea. We recommend that you take the bus to Coleraine then fly from Derry (LDY) to London Stansted (STN) then take the train to Southend Victoria. instead which will take 4h 55m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Giant’s Causeway and Southend-on-Sea. We recommend that you take the bus to Coleraine then fly from Derry (LDY) to London Stansted (STN) then take the train to Southend Victoria. instead which will take 4h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Giant’s Causeway to Southend-on-Sea. We recommend that you take the train to Belfast Lanyon Place then fly from Belfast City (BHD) to London City (LCY) then take the train to Southend Central. instead which will take 5h 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.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Giant’s Causeway to Southend-on-Sea. We recommend that you take the train to Belfast Lanyon Place then fly from Belfast City (BHD) to London City (LCY) then take the train to Southend Central. instead which will take 5h 5m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Giant’s Causeway to Southend-on-Sea is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 5m and will usually cost around £210 ($250).

How do I get from Giant’s Causeway to Southend-on-Sea

Compare travel optionsbetween Giant’s Causeway and Southend-on-Sea

Transport options from Giant’s Causeway to Southend-on-Sea
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Antrim, plane + 6 similar
5hrs
£110($130)
every 3 hours749km (466 miles)
Train and Plane5h 5m
£210($250)
hourly705km (438 miles)
Train to Antrim, plane5h 5m
£130($150)
every 3 hours711km (442 miles)
Train to Antrim, plane5h 10m
£165($195)
5 times a day758km (471 miles)
Train to Belfast Lanyon Place, plane5h 30m
£215($255)
hourly724km (450 miles)
Train to Antrim, plane5h 35m
£150($180)
every 3 hours719km (447 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 55m
£195($230)
4 times a day789km (490 miles)
Car and Ferry
10h 55m
£135($160)
every 4 hours860km (534 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