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

The distance between Hull and Southend-on-Sea is around 333km (207 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 35m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Hull to Southend-on-Sea by train, 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-SeaHull if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Doncaster then London Kings Cross and then to Southend Victoria.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £63($75)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Plane and Train

Fly from Humberside (HUY) to London City (LCY) then take the train to Southend Central.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £530($625)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Southend-on-Sea.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Distance333km (207 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hull and Southend-on-Sea

There are several options for getting from Hull to Southend-on-Sea by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £63 ($75) and will take around 3h 35m.

The distance between Hull and Southend-on-Sea is around 333km (207 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 255km (159 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Hull and Southend-on-Sea by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hull to Southend-on-Sea is to take the train which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx £63 ($75).

The cheapest way to travel between Hull and Southend-on-Sea, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £63 ($75) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hull and Southend-on-Sea. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hull to Southend-on-Sea. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Doncaster, London Kings Cross and Liverpool Street station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.

Northern Rail, Hull Trains, LNER, Grand Central, Greater Anglia and c2c run train services between Hull and Southend-on-Sea. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 35m, 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 Hull and Southend-on-Sea. We recommend that you take the train to Doncaster then London Kings Cross and then to Southend Victoria. instead which will take 3h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hull to Southend-on-Sea. We recommend that you fly from Humberside (HUY) to London City (LCY) then take the train to Southend Central. instead which will take 3h 35m.

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 Hull and Southend-on-Sea. The distance is around 333km (207 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hull to Southend-on-Sea is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around £63 ($75).

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

Compare travel optionsbetween Hull and Southend-on-Sea

Transport options from Hull to Southend-on-Sea
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 35m
£63($75)
hourly385km (239 miles)
Train via London Kings Cross3h 50m
£64($76)
every 4 hours389km (242 miles)
Plane and Train
3h 35m
£530($625)
every 15 mins795km (494 miles)
Drive
3h 40m
£57($68)
on demand333km (207 miles)

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Airlines

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