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.
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-Sea → Hastings if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Ashford International then Stratford International and then to Southend Victoria.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train via Ashford International + 1 similar | 2h 15m | £53($63) | hourly | 183km (114 miles) |
Train | 2h 25m | £43($51) | hourly | 158km (98 miles) |
Drive | 1h 35m | £23($27) | on demand | 130km (81 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.