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

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.

3 routes found

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-SeaLincoln if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Southend Victoria.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £53($63)
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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Southend-on-Sea.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Distance258km (160 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lincoln and Southend-on-Sea

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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

Compare travel optionsbetween Lincoln and Southend-on-Sea

Transport options from Lincoln to Southend-on-Sea
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3hrs
£53($63)
every 4 hours288km (179 miles)
Train via Peterborough3h 40m
£74($87)
every 2 hours280km (174 miles)
Drive
2h 50m
£45($53)
on demand258km (160 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