How to travel from Loch Ness to Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom

The distance between Loch Ness and Southend-on-Sea is around 840km (522 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 25m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Loch Ness to Southend-on-Sea by bus, plane, 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-SeaLoch Ness if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly to London Luton (LTN), train

Fly from Inverness (INV) to London Luton (LTN) then take the train to Farringdon and then to Southend Victoria.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    £210($245)
Operated by

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2 similiar routes

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Train

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

  • Duration9h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £115($135)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Edinburgh Bus Station and then to London Victoria Coach Station then take the train to Prittlewell.

  • Duration15h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £67($79)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Southend-on-Sea.

  • Duration9h 55m
  • Distance927km (576 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Loch Ness and Southend-on-Sea

There are several options for getting from Loch Ness to Southend-on-Sea by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £67 ($79) and will take around 15h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £215 ($255).

The distance between Loch Ness and Southend-on-Sea is around 840km (522 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 721km (448 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Loch Ness and Southend-on-Sea by bus, plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Loch Ness to Southend-on-Sea is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx £215 ($255).

The cheapest way to travel between Loch Ness and Southend-on-Sea, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £67 ($79) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Loch Ness and Southend-on-Sea. It typically takes around 9h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Loch Ness to Southend-on-Sea. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bus Station Stance 2, London Kings Cross and Liverpool Street station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 45m.

LNER, Greater Anglia and Caledonian Sleeper run train services between Loch Ness and Southend-on-Sea. Trains depart once daily and will take around 9h 45m, 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 Loch Ness and Southend-on-Sea. We recommend that you take the bus to Bus Station Stance 2 then fly from Inverness (INV) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Southend Victoria. instead which will take 4h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Loch Ness to Southend-on-Sea. We recommend that you take the bus to Bus Station Stance 2 then fly from Inverness (INV) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Southend Victoria. instead which will take 4h 25m.

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 Loch Ness and Southend-on-Sea. The distance is around 927km (576 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Loch Ness to Southend-on-Sea is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around £215 ($255).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Loch Ness and Southend-on-Sea

Transport options from Loch Ness to Southend-on-Sea
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to London Luton (LTN), train + 2 similar
4h 40m
£210($245)
every 4 hours840km (522 miles)
Plane and Train4h 45m
£170($205)
every 4 hours902km (560 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 25m
£215($255)
every 4 hours858km (533 miles)
Train + 1 similar
9h 45m
£115($135)
once daily1,027km (638 miles)
Train via London Euston13h 15m
£75($89)
once daily1,041km (647 miles)
Bus and Train
15h 30m
£67($79)
twice daily1,079km (671 miles)
Drive
9h 55m
£160($190)
on demand927km (576 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