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

The distance between Northampton and Southend-on-Sea is around 163km (101 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Northampton to Southend-on-Sea by train, bus 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-SeaNorthampton if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to London Euston and then to Southend Victoria.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    £29($34)
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Bus and Train

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

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £29($34)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Southend-on-Sea.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Distance163km (101 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Northampton and Southend-on-Sea

There are several options for getting from Northampton to Southend-on-Sea by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £19 ($23) and will take around 3h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £29 ($34).

The distance between Northampton and Southend-on-Sea is around 163km (101 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 135km (84 miles)

It takes around 2h 15m to get from Northampton and Southend-on-Sea by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Northampton to Southend-on-Sea is to drive which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx £29 ($34).

The cheapest way to travel between Northampton and Southend-on-Sea, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £19 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Northampton and Southend-on-Sea. It typically takes around 2h 15m and departs every 30 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Northampton to Southend-on-Sea. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Euston, Moorgate station and London Liverpool Street. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 2h 15m.

London Midland and Greater Anglia run train services between Northampton and Southend-on-Sea. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 2h 15m, 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 Northampton and Southend-on-Sea. We recommend that you drive to Southend-on-Sea. instead which will take 1h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Northampton to Southend-on-Sea. We recommend that you take the train to London Euston and then to Southend Victoria. instead which will take 2h 15m.

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 Northampton and Southend-on-Sea. The distance is around 163km (101 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Northampton to Southend-on-Sea is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around £29 ($34).

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

Compare travel optionsbetween Northampton and Southend-on-Sea

Transport options from Northampton to Southend-on-Sea
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 15m
£29($34)
every 30 mins177km (110 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
3h 30m
£29($34)
twice daily185km (115 miles)
Bus to London Victoria Coach Station, Train3h 55m
£19($23)
5 times a day174km (108 miles)
Drive
1h 45m
£29($34)
on demand163km (101 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