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

The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Hull is around 333km (207 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Southend-on-Sea to Hull by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to West Ham then fly from London City (LCY) to Humberside (HUY).

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £530($625)
Operated by

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Train

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

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £74($87)
Operated by

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Train and Bus

Take the train to London Liverpool Street then take the bus to Hull.

  • Duration8h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £33($39)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Hull.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Distance333km (207 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Southend-on-Sea and Hull

There are several options for getting from Southend-on-Sea to Hull by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £33 ($39) and will take around 8h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £530 ($625).

The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Hull is around 333km (207 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 255km (159 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Southend-on-Sea and Hull by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Hull is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx £530 ($625).

The cheapest way to travel between Southend-on-Sea and Hull, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £33 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Southend-on-Sea and Hull. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Southend-on-Sea to Hull. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Liverpool Street and King's Cross St. Pancras station. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.

Greater Anglia, Hull Trains and LNER run train services between Southend-on-Sea and Hull. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 35m, 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 Hull. We recommend that you take the train to West Ham then fly from London City (LCY) to Humberside (HUY). instead which will take 3h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Southend-on-Sea to Hull. We recommend that you take the train to West Ham then fly from London City (LCY) to Humberside (HUY). instead which will take 3h 35m.

The closest major airport to Hull is Humberside Airport (HUY) (HUY) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from Hull. 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 Hull. The distance is around 333km (207 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Hull is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around £74 ($87).

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

Compare travel optionsbetween Southend-on-Sea and Hull

Transport options from Southend-on-Sea to Hull
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3h 35m
£530($625)
every 15 mins794km (493 miles)
Train to London Liverpool Street, plane4h 40m
£250($295)
hourly507km (315 miles)
Train
3h 35m
£74($87)
every 4 hours398km (248 miles)
Train and Bus
8h 20m
£33($39)
once daily489km (304 miles)
Drive
3h 40m
£57($68)
on demand333km (207 miles)

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Airports near Hull

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

HUY
Humberside Airport (HUY)
International Airport
Distance
18km (11 miles) from Hull
DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
53km (33 miles) from Hull
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
88km (55 miles) from Hull