How to travel from Seaton to Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
The distance between Seaton and Southend-on-Sea is around 439km (273 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 4h 10m.
12 routes found
We've found 12 different ways to get from Seaton 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 → Seaton if you're planning a return trip.
Train
Take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Southend Victoria.
- Duration4h 10m
- Departsevery 2 hours
- Typical cost£67($79)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Plane
Take the train to Newcastle then fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Southend Victoria.
- Duration4h 15m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost£305($360)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Bus to Bus Stn, train
Take the bus to Bus Stn and then to London Marble Arch then take the train to Prittlewell.
- Duration7h 25m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£46($54)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Seaton and Southend-on-Sea
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Seaton 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 £40 ($47) and will take around 8hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £67 ($79).
The distance between Seaton and Southend-on-Sea is around 439km (273 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 280km (174 miles)
It takes around 4h 10m to get from Seaton and Southend-on-Sea by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Seaton to Southend-on-Sea is to take the train which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx £67 ($79).
The cheapest way to travel between Seaton and Southend-on-Sea, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £40 ($47) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Seaton and Southend-on-Sea. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Seaton to Southend-on-Sea. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Thornaby, Darlington, London Kings Cross and Liverpool Street station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.
LNER, Greater Anglia, Grand Central and c2c run train services between Seaton and Southend-on-Sea. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 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 Seaton and Southend-on-Sea. We recommend that you take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Southend Victoria. instead which will take 4h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Seaton to Southend-on-Sea. We recommend that you take the train to Newcastle then fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Southend Victoria. instead which will take 4h 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 Seaton and Southend-on-Sea. The distance is around 439km (273 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Seaton to Southend-on-Sea is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around £67 ($79).
Compare travel optionsbetween Seaton and Southend-on-Sea
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train + 1 similar | 4h 10m | £67($79) | every 2 hours | 479km (297 miles) |
| Train via London Kings Cross | 4h 50m | £58($69) | every 4 hours | 464km (288 miles) |
Train and Plane + 6 similar | 4h 15m | £305($360) | twice a week | 565km (351 miles) |
| Train to Newcastle, plane | 4h 50m | £240($285) | twice a week | 701km (435 miles) |
| Train to Newcastle, plane | 5h 15m | £220($260) | every 2 hours | 858km (533 miles) |
| Train to Newcastle, plane | 5h 40m | £175($205) | twice a week | 750km (466 miles) |
| Train to Manchester Airport, plane | 5h 40m | £265($310) | every 2 hours | 563km (350 miles) |
| Train to Newcastle, plane | 6hrs | £170($200) | every 2 hours | 872km (542 miles) |
| Train to Newcastle, plane | 6h 10m | £155($180) | every 2 hours | 895km (556 miles) |
Bus to Bus Stn, train + 1 similar | 7h 25m | £46($54) | every 4 hours | 505km (314 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 8hrs | £40($47) | once daily | 517km (321 miles) |
Drive | 4h 35m | £76($90) | on demand | 439km (273 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Seaton and Southend-on-Sea
Train operators
LNER
Greater Anglia
Grand Central
c2c
Airlines
Loganair
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.
London City Airport (LCY)
- Distance
- 46km (29 miles) from Southend-on-Sea
London Stansted Airport (STN)
- Distance
- 50km (31 miles) from Southend-on-Sea
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
- Distance
- 75km (47 miles) from Southend-on-Sea