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

The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Derby is around 258km (161 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 45m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Southend-on-Sea to Derby 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 DerbySouthend-on-Sea if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

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

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £60($71)
Operated by

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Train and Bus

Take the train to London Liverpool Street then take the bus to Derby Bus Station.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £31($37)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Derby.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Distance258km (161 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Southend-on-Sea and Derby

There are several options for getting from Southend-on-Sea to Derby by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £31 ($37) and will take around 4h 45m. 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 £45 ($53).

The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Derby is around 258km (161 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 214km (133 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Southend-on-Sea and Derby 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 Derby is to drive which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx £45 ($53).

The cheapest way to travel between Southend-on-Sea and Derby, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £31 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Southend-on-Sea and Derby. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Southend-on-Sea to Derby. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Liverpool Street, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London St Pancras International. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 50m.

Greater Anglia, East Midlands Railways, c2c, London Midland and Avanti West Coast run train services between Southend-on-Sea and Derby. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 50m, 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 Derby. We recommend that you drive to Derby. instead which will take 2h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Southend-on-Sea to Derby. We recommend that you take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Derby. instead which will take 2h 50m.

The closest major airport to Derby is East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Derby. Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) and Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) 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 Derby. The distance is around 258km (161 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 Derby is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around £60 ($71).

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

Compare travel optionsbetween Southend-on-Sea and Derby

Transport options from Southend-on-Sea to Derby
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 2 similar
2h 50m
£60($71)
hourly275km (171 miles)
Train via West Ham2h 55m
£52($61)
hourly266km (165 miles)
Train via Barking3hrs
£47($56)
hourly276km (172 miles)
Train and Bus
4h 45m
£31($37)
twice daily284km (176 miles)
Drive
2h 45m
£45($53)
on demand258km (161 miles)

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Airports near Derby

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

EMA
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
International Airport
Distance
14km (9 miles) from Derby
BHX
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
International Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Derby
DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
70km (43 miles) from Derby