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

The distance between Norwich and Southend-on-Sea is around 162km (101 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 60m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Norwich 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-SeaNorwich if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Colchester then Shenfield and then to Southend Victoria.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £54($64)
Operated by

Greater Anglia

💰 Cheapest
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to London Stratford also for Westfield then take the train to Prittlewell.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £25($29)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Southend-on-Sea.

  • Duration1h 60m
  • Distance162km (101 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Norwich and Southend-on-Sea

There are several options for getting from Norwich 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 £25 ($29) and will take around 3h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £29 ($34).

The distance between Norwich and Southend-on-Sea is around 162km (101 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 127km (79 miles)

It takes around 2h 10m to get from Norwich and Southend-on-Sea by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Norwich to Southend-on-Sea is to drive which takes around 1h 60m and will set you back approx £29 ($34).

The cheapest way to travel between Norwich and Southend-on-Sea, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £25 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Norwich and Southend-on-Sea. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Norwich to Southend-on-Sea. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Colchester and Shenfield. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 10m.

Greater Anglia run train services between Norwich and Southend-on-Sea. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 10m, 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 Norwich and Southend-on-Sea. We recommend that you drive to Southend-on-Sea. instead which will take 1h 60m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Norwich to Southend-on-Sea. We recommend that you take the train to Colchester then Shenfield and then to Southend Victoria. instead which will take 2h 10m.

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 Norwich and Southend-on-Sea. The distance is around 162km (101 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Norwich to Southend-on-Sea is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around £54 ($64).

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

Compare travel optionsbetween Norwich and Southend-on-Sea

Transport options from Norwich to Southend-on-Sea
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 10m
£54($64)
hourly186km (116 miles)
Bus and Train
3h 15m
£25($29)
5 times a day231km (143 miles)
Drive
1h 60m
£29($34)
on demand162km (101 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Norwich and Southend-on-Sea

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Bus companies

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