The distance between Leeds and Southend-on-Sea is around 343km (213 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 20m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Leeds 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.
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Take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Southend Victoria.
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Take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Southend Victoria.
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There are several options for getting from Leeds to Southend-on-Sea by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £52 ($61) and will take around 3h 20m.
The distance between Leeds and Southend-on-Sea is around 343km (213 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 294km (182 miles)
It takes around 3h 20m to get from Leeds 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 Leeds to Southend-on-Sea is to take the train which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx £52 ($61).
The cheapest way to travel between Leeds and Southend-on-Sea, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £52 ($61) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Leeds and Southend-on-Sea. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Leeds 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 hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 20m.
LNER and Greater Anglia run train services between Leeds and Southend-on-Sea. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 20m, 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 Leeds and Southend-on-Sea. We recommend that you take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Southend Victoria. instead which will take 3h 20m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Leeds to Southend-on-Sea. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Southend Victoria. instead which will take 4hrs.
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 Leeds and Southend-on-Sea. The distance is around 343km (213 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 Leeds to Southend-on-Sea is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around £52 ($61).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 20m | £52($61) | hourly | 367km (228 miles) |
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 4hrs | £250($295) | hourly | 428km (266 miles) |
Plane and Train | 4h 30m | £95($115) | hourly | 916km (569 miles) |
Train to Manchester Airport, plane | 4h 40m | £260($310) | hourly | 546km (339 miles) |
Drive | 3h 40m | £59($70) | on demand | 343km (213 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.