The distance between Lincoln and Southend-on-Sea is around 258km (160 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 50m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Lincoln to Southend-on-Sea by train 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 → Lincoln if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Southend Victoria.
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There are several options for getting from Lincoln to Southend-on-Sea by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £53 ($63) and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £45 ($53).
The distance between Lincoln and Southend-on-Sea is around 258km (160 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 207km (128 miles)
It takes around 3hrs to get from Lincoln and Southend-on-Sea by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lincoln to Southend-on-Sea is to drive which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx £45 ($53).
The cheapest way to travel between Lincoln and Southend-on-Sea, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £53 ($63) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Lincoln and Southend-on-Sea. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Lincoln to Southend-on-Sea. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Newark North Gate, London Kings Cross and Liverpool Street station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3hrs.
LNER, Greater Anglia, East Midlands Railways, Thameslink and c2c run train services between Lincoln and Southend-on-Sea. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3hrs, 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 Lincoln and Southend-on-Sea. We recommend that you drive to Southend-on-Sea. instead which will take 2h 50m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lincoln to Southend-on-Sea. We recommend that you take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Southend Victoria. instead which will take 3hrs.
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 Lincoln and Southend-on-Sea. The distance is around 258km (160 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lincoln to Southend-on-Sea is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around £53 ($63).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 3hrs | £53($63) | every 4 hours | 288km (179 miles) |
Train via Peterborough | 3h 40m | £74($87) | every 2 hours | 280km (174 miles) |
Drive | 2h 50m | £45($53) | on demand | 258km (160 miles) |
Greater Anglia
Thameslink
c2c
Hull Trains
Stagecoach East Midlands
The following major airports near Southend-on-Sea offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.