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

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.

5 routes found

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 CotswoldsSouthend-on-Sea if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Kemble.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £85($100)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to London Fenchurch Street and then to Swindon then take the bus to Cirencester Bingham House.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £49($58)
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Drive

Drive to Cotswolds.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Distance237km (148 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Southend-on-Sea and Cotswolds

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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

Compare travel optionsbetween Southend-on-Sea and Cotswolds

Transport options from Southend-on-Sea to Cotswolds
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 45m
£85($100)
hourly238km (148 miles)
Train via London Fenchurch Street4h 25m
£59($70)
5 times a week272km (169 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
4h 30m
£49($58)
5 times a week240km (149 miles)
Train to London Liverpool Street, Bus4h 50m
£30($36)
5 times a week249km (155 miles)
Drive
2h 40m
£41($49)
on demand237km (148 miles)

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Airports near Cotswolds

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

HUY
Humberside Airport (HUY)
International Airport
Distance
21km (13 miles) from Cotswolds
DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
59km (36 miles) from Cotswolds
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
93km (58 miles) from Cotswolds