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

The distance between Leicester and Southend-on-Sea is around 217km (135 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 20m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Leicester to Southend-on-Sea by train, subway and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to London St Pancras International and then to Southend Victoria.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    £52($62)
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Drive

Drive to Southend-on-Sea.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Distance217km (135 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Leicester and Southend-on-Sea

There are several options for getting from Leicester to Southend-on-Sea by train, subway and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the underground which costs around £43 ($51) and will take around 2h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £52 ($62).

The distance between Leicester and Southend-on-Sea is around 217km (135 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 175km (109 miles)

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Leicester and Southend-on-Sea by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Leicester to Southend-on-Sea is to take the train which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx £52 ($62).

The cheapest way to travel between Leicester and Southend-on-Sea, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the underground which will typically cost around £43 ($51) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Leicester and Southend-on-Sea. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs every 30 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Leicester to Southend-on-Sea. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station and Liverpool Street station. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 2h 20m.

East Midlands Railways, Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and c2c run train services between Leicester and Southend-on-Sea. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 2h 20m, 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 Leicester and Southend-on-Sea. We recommend that you take the train to London St Pancras International and then to Southend Victoria. instead which will take 2h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Leicester to Southend-on-Sea. We recommend that you take the train to London St Pancras International and then to Southend Victoria. instead which will take 2h 20m.

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 Leicester and Southend-on-Sea. The distance is around 217km (135 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Leicester to Southend-on-Sea is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around £52 ($62).

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

Compare travel optionsbetween Leicester and Southend-on-Sea

Transport options from Leicester to Southend-on-Sea
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 20m
£52($62)
every 30 mins228km (142 miles)
Train via London St Pancras International2h 25m
£43($51)
every 20 mins219km (136 miles)
Drive
2h 20m
£38($45)
on demand217km (135 miles)

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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