How to travel from Inverness to Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
The distance between Inverness and Southend-on-Sea is around 809km (503 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 40m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Inverness to Southend-on-Sea by plane, train, bus 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 → Inverness if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Inverness (INV) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Southend Victoria.
- Duration3h 40m
- Flight time1h 35m
- Typical cost£215($255)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Southend Victoria.
- Duration9hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£105($125)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Edinburgh Bus Station and then to London Victoria Coach Station then take the train to Prittlewell.
- Duration14h 45m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£60($71)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Inverness and Southend-on-Sea
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Inverness to Southend-on-Sea by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £60 ($71) and will take around 14h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £215 ($255).
The distance between Inverness and Southend-on-Sea is around 809km (503 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 733km (455 miles)
It takes around 3h 40m to get from Inverness and Southend-on-Sea by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Inverness to Southend-on-Sea is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx £215 ($255).
The cheapest way to travel between Inverness and Southend-on-Sea, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £60 ($71) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Inverness and Southend-on-Sea. It typically takes around 9hrs and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Inverness to Southend-on-Sea. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Kings Cross and Liverpool Street station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9hrs.
LNER, Greater Anglia and Caledonian Sleeper run train services between Inverness and Southend-on-Sea. Trains depart once daily and will take around 9hrs, 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 Inverness and Southend-on-Sea. We recommend that you fly from Inverness (INV) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Southend Victoria. instead which will take 3h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Inverness to Southend-on-Sea. We recommend that you fly from Inverness (INV) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Southend Victoria. instead which will take 3h 40m.
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 Inverness and Southend-on-Sea. The distance is around 911km (566 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Inverness to Southend-on-Sea is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around £215 ($255).
Compare travel optionsbetween Inverness and Southend-on-Sea
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 5 similar | 3h 40m | £215($255) | hourly | 827km (514 miles) |
| Fly to London Luton (LTN), train | 3h 55m | £200($235) | hourly | 809km (503 miles) |
| Fly to London Gatwick (LGW), train | 4hrs | £145($170) | 5 times a day | 871km (541 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 40m | £295($350) | every 3 hours | 907km (564 miles) |
| Train to Dyce, plane | 5h 40m | £190($225) | 5 times a day | 949km (590 miles) |
| Train to Perth, plane | 6h 20m | £230($270) | every 2 hours | 870km (541 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 9hrs | £105($125) | once daily | 996km (619 miles) |
| Train via London Euston | 12h 35m | £68($81) | once daily | 1,010km (628 miles) |
Bus and Train | 14h 45m | £60($71) | twice daily | 1,049km (652 miles) |
Drive | 9h 45m | £160($185) | on demand | 911km (566 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Inverness and Southend-on-Sea
Train operators
Greater Anglia
Southern Service
Thameslink
c2c
First ScotRail Service
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
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.
London City Airport (LCY)
- Distance
- 46km (29 miles) from Southend-on-Sea
London Stansted Airport (STN)
- Distance
- 50km (31 miles) from Southend-on-Sea
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
- Distance
- 75km (47 miles) from Southend-on-Sea