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

The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Lancaster is around 439km (273 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 35m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Southend-on-Sea to Lancaster 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 LancasterSouthend-on-Sea if you're planning a return trip.

🚀 Fastest
1
train
+
train
+

Train

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

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £115($135)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

2
train
+
plane
+
train
+

Train and Plane

Take the train to London Liverpool Street then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Lancaster.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    £265($310)
Operated by

Multiple operators

4 similiar routes

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

💰 Cheapest
3
train
+
bus
+
train
+

Train and Bus

Take the train to West Ham then take the bus to Manchester then take the train to Lancaster.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £52($61)
Operated by

Multiple operators

4
car
+

Drive

Drive to Lancaster.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Distance440km (274 miles)
Get turn-by-turn directions

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Southend-on-Sea and Lancaster

There are several options for getting from Southend-on-Sea to Lancaster by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £52 ($61) and will take around 7h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £115 ($135).

The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Lancaster is around 439km (273 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 365km (227 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Southend-on-Sea and Lancaster by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Lancaster is to take the train which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx £115 ($135).

The cheapest way to travel between Southend-on-Sea and Lancaster, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £52 ($61) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

There are no direct train services that runs from Southend-on-Sea to Lancaster. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station and Euston station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.

Greater Anglia and Avanti West Coast run train services between Southend-on-Sea and Lancaster. Trains depart hourly 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 Lancaster. We recommend that you take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Lancaster. instead which will take 3h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Southend-on-Sea to Lancaster. We recommend that you take the train to London Liverpool Street then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Lancaster. instead which will take 3h 55m.

The closest major airport to Lancaster is Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) which is approximately 77km (48 miles) from Lancaster. Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) and Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) 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 Lancaster. The distance is around 440km (274 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Lancaster is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around £115 ($135).

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

Compare travel optionsbetween Southend-on-Sea and Lancaster

Transport options from Southend-on-Sea to Lancaster
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 35m
£115($135)
hourly439km (273 miles)
Train and Plane + 4 similar
3h 55m
£265($310)
hourly441km (274 miles)
Train to West Ham, plane4h 30m
£265($315)
hourly910km (565 miles)
Train to West Ham, plane4h 35m
£255($300)
every 2 hours879km (546 miles)
Train to West Ham, plane4h 40m
£260($305)
hourly558km (347 miles)
Train to London Liverpool Street, plane5h 25m
£190($220)
every 2 hours915km (569 miles)
Train and Bus
7h 15m
£52($61)
every 3 hours480km (298 miles)
Drive
4h 35m
£76($90)
on demand440km (274 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Southend-on-Sea and Lancaster

Train operators

Airlines

Airports near Lancaster

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

LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
77km (48 miles) from Lancaster
LPL
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
International Airport
Distance
79km (49 miles) from Lancaster
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
84km (52 miles) from Lancaster