The distance between Perth and Southend-on-Sea is around 678km (421 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 40m.
We've found 11 different ways to get from Perth 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.
👋 Also check out Southend-on-Sea → Perth if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Dundee (DND) to London City (LCY) then take the train to Southend Central.
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Take the train to Edinburgh then London Kings Cross and then to Southend Victoria.
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Take the bus to Edinburgh Bus Station and then to London Victoria Coach Station then take the train to Prittlewell.
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There are several options for getting from Perth 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 £55 ($65) and will take around 12h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £195 ($230).
The distance between Perth and Southend-on-Sea is around 678km (421 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 604km (375 miles)
It takes around 6h 60m to get from Perth and Southend-on-Sea by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Perth to Southend-on-Sea is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx £195 ($230).
The cheapest way to travel between Perth and Southend-on-Sea, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £55 ($65) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Perth and Southend-on-Sea. It typically takes around 6h 60m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Perth to Southend-on-Sea. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Edinburgh, London Kings Cross and Liverpool Street station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6h 60m.
First ScotRail Service, LNER, Greater Anglia and Caledonian Sleeper run train services between Perth and Southend-on-Sea. Trains depart hourly and will take around 6h 60m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Perth and Southend-on-Sea. We recommend that you fly from Dundee (DND) to London City (LCY) then take the train to Southend Central. instead which will take 3h 40m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Perth to Southend-on-Sea. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh Gateway then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to London City (LCY) then take the train to Southend Central. instead which will take 3h 60m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Perth and Southend-on-Sea. The distance is around 748km (465 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Perth to Southend-on-Sea is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 60m and will usually cost around £95 ($110).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 6 similar | 3h 40m | £195($230) | hourly | 678km (421 miles) |
Train and Plane | 3h 60m | £200($235) | hourly | 682km (424 miles) |
Train to Edinburgh Gateway, plane | 4h 35m | £220($265) | hourly | 714km (444 miles) |
Train to Edinburgh Gateway, plane | 4h 40m | £140($170) | 5 times a day | 758km (471 miles) |
Train to Edinburgh Gateway, plane | 4h 40m | £155($185) | hourly | 697km (433 miles) |
Train to Edinburgh Gateway, plane | 4h 50m | £130($155) | hourly | 719km (447 miles) |
Train to Glasgow Queen Street, plane | 4h 55m | £145($170) | every 30 mins | 778km (484 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 6h 60m | £95($110) | hourly | 787km (489 miles) |
Train via London Euston | 9h 50m | £67($79) | once daily | 823km (511 miles) |
Bus and Train | 12h 30m | £55($65) | twice daily | 875km (544 miles) |
Drive | 7h 45m | £130($155) | on demand | 748km (465 miles) |
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The following major airports near Southend-on-Sea offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.