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

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.

4 routes found

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.

👋 Also check out BathSouthend-on-Sea if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Bath Spa.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £65($77)
Operated by

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Train and Bus

Take the train to London Fenchurch Street then take the bus to Paddington Rail Station then take the train to Bath Spa.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £56($66)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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Drive

Drive to Bath.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance273km (170 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Southend-on-Sea and Bath

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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

Compare travel optionsbetween Southend-on-Sea and Bath

Transport options from Southend-on-Sea to Bath
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 35m
£65($77)
hourly245km (152 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
3h 10m
£56($66)
hourly239km (148 miles)
Train to London Liverpool Street, Bus4h 45m
£30($35)
every 3 hours261km (162 miles)
Drive
3hrs
£47($56)
on demand273km (170 miles)

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Airports near Bath

The following major airports near Bath offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
24km (15 miles) from Bath
CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Bath
BOH
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
International Airport
Distance
77km (48 miles) from Bath