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

The distance between Padstow and Southend-on-Sea is around 477km (296 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 50m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Padstow to Southend-on-Sea by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Newquay (NQY) to London Gatwick (LGW) then take the train to London Bridge and then to Southend Central.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £165($195)
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Train

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

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £115($135)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus and Train

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

  • Duration10h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £39($46)
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Drive

Drive to Southend-on-Sea.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Distance491km (305 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Padstow and Southend-on-Sea

There are several options for getting from Padstow to Southend-on-Sea by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £39 ($46) and will take around 10h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £165 ($195).

The distance between Padstow and Southend-on-Sea is around 477km (296 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 410km (255 miles)

It takes around 6h 15m to get from Padstow and Southend-on-Sea by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Padstow to Southend-on-Sea is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx £165 ($195).

The cheapest way to travel between Padstow and Southend-on-Sea, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £39 ($46) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Padstow and Southend-on-Sea. It typically takes around 6h 15m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Padstow to Southend-on-Sea. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bodmin Parkway Station, London Paddington, Liverpool Street Station and London Liverpool Street. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 15m.

Great Western Railway, Greater Anglia, CrossCountry, South Western Railway and c2c run train services between Padstow and Southend-on-Sea. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 6h 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 Padstow and Southend-on-Sea. We recommend that you fly from Newquay (NQY) to London Gatwick (LGW) then take the train to London Bridge and then to Southend Central. instead which will take 3h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Padstow to Southend-on-Sea. We recommend that you fly from Newquay (NQY) to London Gatwick (LGW) then take the train to London Bridge and then to Southend Central. instead which will take 3h 50m.

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 Padstow and Southend-on-Sea. The distance is around 491km (305 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Padstow to Southend-on-Sea is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 15m and will usually cost around £115 ($135).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Padstow and Southend-on-Sea

Transport options from Padstow to Southend-on-Sea
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
3h 50m
£165($195)
5 times a day477km (296 miles)
Fly to London City (LCY), Train4h 40m
£360($425)
every 3 hours901km (560 miles)
Fly to London Heathrow (LHR), Train5h 10m
£345($410)
every 3 hours914km (568 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 15m
£115($135)
every 3 hours512km (318 miles)
Train via Exeter St Davids7h 10m
£125($145)
hourly500km (311 miles)
Bus and Train
10h 25m
£39($46)
once daily545km (339 miles)
Drive
5h 20m
£85($100)
on demand491km (305 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