How to travel from Southend-on-Sea to Belfast, United Kingdom
The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Belfast is around 587km (365 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 35m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Southend-on-Sea to Belfast by train, plane, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Belfast → Southend-on-Sea if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to West Ham then fly from London City (LCY) to Belfast City (BHD).
- Duration2h 35m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost£195($230)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Liverpool Lime Street then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas and then to Belfast.
- Duration10h 45m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£165($200)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Cairnryan then take a ferry to Belfast.
- Duration9h 50m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£120($145)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Southend-on-Sea and Belfast
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Southend-on-Sea to Belfast by train, plane, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £57 ($68) and will take around 13h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £195 ($230).
The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Belfast is around 587km (365 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 559km (347 miles)
It takes around 2h 35m to get from Southend-on-Sea and Belfast by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Belfast is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx £195 ($230).
The cheapest way to travel between Southend-on-Sea and Belfast is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £57 ($68) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Southend-on-Sea and Belfast. We recommend that you take the train to West Ham then fly from London City (LCY) to Belfast City (BHD). instead which will take 2h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Southend-on-Sea and Belfast. We recommend that you take the train to West Ham then fly from London City (LCY) to Belfast City (BHD). instead which will take 2h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Southend-on-Sea to Belfast. We recommend that you take the train to West Ham then fly from London City (LCY) to Belfast City (BHD). instead which will take 2h 35m.
The closest major airport to Belfast is George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) (BHD) which is approximately 4km (3 miles) from Belfast. Belfast International Airport (BFS) (BFS) and City of Derry Airport (LDY) (LDY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Southend-on-Sea to Belfast. We recommend that you take the train to West Ham then fly from London City (LCY) to Belfast City (BHD). instead which will take 2h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Belfast is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around £195 ($230).
Compare travel optionsbetween Southend-on-Sea and Belfast
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 5 similar | 2h 35m | £195($230) | hourly | 587km (365 miles) |
| Train to London Liverpool Street, Fly | 3h 5m | £180($215) | hourly | 606km (377 miles) |
| Train to London Fenchurch Street, plane | 3h 40m | £120($145) | hourly | 650km (404 miles) |
| Train to London Liverpool Street, plane | 3h 55m | £110($130) | every 30 mins | 647km (402 miles) |
| Train to London Liverpool Street, Fly | 4hrs | £105($125) | every 30 mins | 687km (427 miles) |
| Train to London Fenchurch Street, plane | 4h 10m | £155($185) | every 30 mins | 696km (432 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 3 similar | 10h 45m | £165($200) | 3 times a week | 620km (385 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 13h 30m | £100($115) | 3 times a week | 659km (409 miles) |
| Train to London Liverpool Street, bus and ferry | 13h 55m | £57($68) | twice daily | 934km (580 miles) |
| Train to London Liverpool Street, bus and ferry | 14h 25m | £62($73) | twice daily | 940km (584 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 9h 50m | £120($145) | every 4 hours | 771km (479 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Southend-on-Sea and Belfast
Train operators
c2c
Greater Anglia
Thameslink
Southern Service
Ferry operators
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Stena Line
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Airports near Belfast
The following major airports near Belfast offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
- Distance
- 4km (3 miles) from Belfast
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
- Distance
- 20km (12 miles) from Belfast
City of Derry Airport (LDY)
- Distance
- 93km (58 miles) from Belfast