The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Bath is around 239km (148 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 35m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Southend-on-Sea to Bath by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Bath Spa.
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Take the train to London Fenchurch Street then take the bus to Paddington Rail Station then take the train to Bath Spa.
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There are several options for getting from Southend-on-Sea to Bath by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £30 ($35) and will take around 4h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £65 ($77).
The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Bath is around 239km (148 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 214km (133 miles)
It takes around 2h 35m to get from Southend-on-Sea and Bath by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Bath is to take the train which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx £65 ($77).
The cheapest way to travel between Southend-on-Sea and Bath, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £30 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Southend-on-Sea and Bath. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Southend-on-Sea to Bath. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street Station and Paddington Station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 35m.
Greater Anglia and Great Western Railway run train services between Southend-on-Sea and Bath. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 35m, 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 Southend-on-Sea and Bath. We recommend that you take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Bath Spa. instead which will take 2h 35m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Southend-on-Sea to Bath. We recommend that you take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Bath Spa. instead which will take 2h 35m.
The closest major airport to Bath is Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) which is approximately 24km (15 miles) from Bath. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) and Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Southend-on-Sea and Bath. The distance is around 273km (170 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Bath is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around £65 ($77).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 35m | £65($77) | hourly | 245km (152 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 3h 10m | £56($66) | hourly | 239km (148 miles) |
Train to London Liverpool Street, Bus | 4h 45m | £30($35) | every 3 hours | 261km (162 miles) |
Drive | 3hrs | £47($56) | on demand | 273km (170 miles) |
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