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

The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Bournemouth is around 236km (147 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Southend-on-Sea to Bournemouth by train, bus, subway and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train

Take the train to West Ham and then to Bournemouth.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £65($77)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to London Liverpool Street then take the bus to Bournemouth Station off Holdenhurst Rd.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £25($30)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Bournemouth.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Distance254km (158 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Southend-on-Sea and Bournemouth

There are several options for getting from Southend-on-Sea to Bournemouth by train, bus, subway and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £25 ($30) and will take around 4h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £44 ($52).

The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Bournemouth is around 236km (147 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 202km (126 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Southend-on-Sea and Bournemouth by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Bournemouth is to drive which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx £44 ($52).

The cheapest way to travel between Southend-on-Sea and Bournemouth, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £25 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Southend-on-Sea and Bournemouth. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Southend-on-Sea to Bournemouth. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in West Ham and Waterloo station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 55m.

c2c, South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube), Southern Service and CrossCountry run train services between Southend-on-Sea and Bournemouth. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 55m, 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 Bournemouth. We recommend that you drive to Bournemouth. instead which will take 2h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Southend-on-Sea to Bournemouth. We recommend that you take the train to West Ham and then to Bournemouth. instead which will take 2h 55m.

The closest major airport to Bournemouth is Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Bournemouth. Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) and Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) 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 Bournemouth. The distance is around 254km (158 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Bournemouth is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around £65 ($77).

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

Compare travel optionsbetween Southend-on-Sea and Bournemouth

Transport options from Southend-on-Sea to Bournemouth
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 55m
£65($77)
hourly236km (147 miles)
Train via Victoria station4h 30m
£61($72)
hourly273km (170 miles)
Train and Bus
4h 40m
£25($30)
hourly246km (153 miles)
Drive
2h 45m
£44($52)
on demand254km (158 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Southend-on-Sea and Bournemouth

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Airports near Bournemouth

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

BOH
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
International Airport
Distance
7km (4 miles) from Bournemouth
SOU
Southampton Airport (SOU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
44km (28 miles) from Bournemouth
BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
94km (59 miles) from Bournemouth