The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Cotswolds is around 237km (148 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 40m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Southend-on-Sea to Cotswolds 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 Cotswolds → Southend-on-Sea if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Kemble.
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Take the train to London Fenchurch Street and then to Swindon then take the bus to Cirencester Bingham House.
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There are several options for getting from Southend-on-Sea to Cotswolds by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £30 ($36) and will take around 4h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £41 ($49).
The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Cotswolds is around 237km (148 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 256km (159 miles)
It takes around 2h 45m to get from Southend-on-Sea and Cotswolds by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Cotswolds is to drive which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx £41 ($49).
The cheapest way to travel between Southend-on-Sea and Cotswolds, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £30 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Southend-on-Sea and Cotswolds. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Southend-on-Sea to Cotswolds. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street Station, Paddington Station and Kemble. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 45m.
Greater Anglia, Great Western Railway and c2c run train services between Southend-on-Sea and Cotswolds. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 45m, 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 Cotswolds. We recommend that you drive to Cotswolds. instead which will take 2h 40m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Southend-on-Sea to Cotswolds. We recommend that you take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Kemble. instead which will take 2h 45m.
The closest major airport to Cotswolds is Humberside Airport (HUY) (HUY) which is approximately 21km (13 miles) from Cotswolds. Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) 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 Cotswolds. The distance is around 237km (148 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Cotswolds is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around £85 ($100).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 45m | £85($100) | hourly | 238km (148 miles) |
Train via London Fenchurch Street | 4h 25m | £59($70) | 5 times a week | 272km (169 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 4h 30m | £49($58) | 5 times a week | 240km (149 miles) |
Train to London Liverpool Street, Bus | 4h 50m | £30($36) | 5 times a week | 249km (155 miles) |
Drive | 2h 40m | £41($49) | on demand | 237km (148 miles) |
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Stagecoach West
The following major airports near Cotswolds offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.