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

The distance between Hastings and Southend-on-Sea is around 130km (81 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 35m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Hastings to Southend-on-Sea by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Southend-on-SeaHastings if you're planning a return trip.

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Train via Ashford International

Take the train to Ashford International then Stratford International and then to Southend Victoria.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £53($63)
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1 similiar route

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

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Drive

Drive to Southend-on-Sea.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Distance130km (81 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hastings and Southend-on-Sea

There are several options for getting from Hastings to Southend-on-Sea by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £43 ($51) and will take around 2h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £23 ($27).

The distance between Hastings and Southend-on-Sea is around 130km (81 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 77km (48 miles)

It takes around 2h 25m to get from Hastings and Southend-on-Sea by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hastings to Southend-on-Sea is to drive which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx £23 ($27).

The cheapest way to travel between Hastings and Southend-on-Sea, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £43 ($51) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hastings and Southend-on-Sea. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hastings to Southend-on-Sea. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Bridge and West Ham station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 25m.

South Eastern Trains Service, Southern Service, c2c and Greater Anglia run train services between Hastings and Southend-on-Sea. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 25m, 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 Hastings and Southend-on-Sea. We recommend that you drive to Southend-on-Sea. instead which will take 1h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hastings to Southend-on-Sea. We recommend that you take the train to London Bridge and then to Southend Central. instead which will take 2h 25m.

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 Hastings and Southend-on-Sea. The distance is around 130km (81 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hastings to Southend-on-Sea is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around £43 ($51).

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

Compare travel optionsbetween Hastings and Southend-on-Sea

Transport options from Hastings to Southend-on-Sea
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Ashford International + 1 similar
2h 15m
£53($63)
hourly183km (114 miles)
Train2h 25m
£43($51)
hourly158km (98 miles)
Drive
1h 35m
£23($27)
on demand130km (81 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Hastings and Southend-on-Sea

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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