How to travel from Isle of Man to Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
The distance between Isle of Man and Southend-on-Sea is around 485km (301 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 35m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Isle of Man to Southend-on-Sea by plane, train, ferry, 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 → Isle of Man if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Isle Of Man (IOM) to London City (LCY) then take the train to Southend Central.
- Duration2h 35m
- Flight time1h 35m
- Typical cost£295($350)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Liverpool then take the train to London Euston and then to Southend Victoria.
- Duration6h 30m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£155($185)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Liverpool then take the bus to London Finchley Road.
- Duration9h 15m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£85($100)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Liverpool then drive to Southend-on-Sea.
- Duration6h 55m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£125($145)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Isle of Man and Southend-on-Sea
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Isle of Man to Southend-on-Sea by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £85 ($100) and will take around 9h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £295 ($350).
The distance between Isle of Man and Southend-on-Sea is around 485km (301 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 454km (282 miles)
It takes around 2h 35m to get from Isle of Man and Southend-on-Sea by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Isle of Man to Southend-on-Sea is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx £295 ($350).
The cheapest way to travel between Isle of Man and Southend-on-Sea is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £85 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Isle of Man and Southend-on-Sea. We recommend that you fly from Isle Of Man (IOM) to London City (LCY) then take the train to Southend Central. instead which will take 2h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Isle of Man and Southend-on-Sea. We recommend that you fly from Isle Of Man (IOM) to London City (LCY) then take the train to Southend Central. instead which will take 2h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Isle of Man to Southend-on-Sea. We recommend that you fly from Isle Of Man (IOM) to London City (LCY) then take the train to Southend Central. instead which will take 2h 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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Isle of Man to Southend-on-Sea. We recommend that you fly from Isle Of Man (IOM) to London City (LCY) then take the train to Southend Central. instead which will take 2h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Isle of Man to Southend-on-Sea is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around £295 ($350).
Compare travel optionsbetween Isle of Man and Southend-on-Sea
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 4 similar | 2h 35m | £295($350) | hourly | 485km (301 miles) |
| Fly to London Gatwick (LGW), train | 3hrs | £145($170) | 5 times a day | 548km (341 miles) |
| Fly to London Heathrow (LHR), Train | 3h 15m | £325($385) | hourly | 504km (313 miles) |
| Fly to Birmingham (BHX), train | 3h 30m | £195($230) | hourly | 508km (315 miles) |
| Fly to London Stansted (STN), Train | 3h 55m | £150($175) | hourly | 778km (484 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 6h 30m | £155($185) | twice daily | 514km (319 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 10h 50m | £95($115) | twice daily | 600km (373 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 9h 15m | £85($100) | twice daily | 544km (338 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 6h 55m | £125($145) | twice daily | 524km (326 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Isle of Man and Southend-on-Sea
Train operators
c2c
Southern Service
Thameslink
Greater Anglia
Ferry operators
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Bus companies
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