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

The distance between Glastonbury and Southend-on-Sea is around 281km (175 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 20m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Glastonbury to Southend-on-Sea by train, car, bus 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-SeaGlastonbury if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

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

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £105($120)
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Bus, Plane and Train

Take the bus to Temple Meads Stn then fly from Bristol (BRS) to London City (LCY) then take the train to Southend Central.

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    £275($325)
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Drive

Drive to Southend-on-Sea.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Distance295km (183 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Glastonbury and Southend-on-Sea

There are several options for getting from Glastonbury to Southend-on-Sea by train, car, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £105 ($120) and will take around 3h 20m.

The distance between Glastonbury and Southend-on-Sea is around 281km (175 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 242km (150 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Glastonbury and Southend-on-Sea by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Glastonbury to Southend-on-Sea is to take the train which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx £105 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Glastonbury and Southend-on-Sea, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £105 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Glastonbury and Southend-on-Sea. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Glastonbury to Southend-on-Sea. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Castle Cary, London Paddington, Liverpool Street Station and London Liverpool Street. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 20m.

Great Western Railway and Greater Anglia run train services between Glastonbury and Southend-on-Sea. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 20m, 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 Glastonbury and Southend-on-Sea. We recommend that you take the train to London Paddington and then to Southend Victoria. instead which will take 3h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Glastonbury to Southend-on-Sea. We recommend that you take the bus to Temple Meads Stn then fly from Bristol (BRS) to London City (LCY) then take the train to Southend Central. instead which will take 4h 60m.

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 Glastonbury and Southend-on-Sea. The distance is around 295km (183 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Glastonbury to Southend-on-Sea is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around £105 ($120).

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

Compare travel optionsbetween Glastonbury and Southend-on-Sea

Transport options from Glastonbury to Southend-on-Sea
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 20m
£105($120)
every 4 hours281km (175 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train
4h 60m
£275($325)
4 times a day970km (602 miles)
Drive
3h 20m
£52($61)
on demand295km (183 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