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

The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Liverpool is around 381km (237 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 35m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Southend-on-Sea to Liverpool 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 LiverpoolSouthend-on-Sea if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

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

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £100($115)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Train and Plane

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

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    £255($300)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Train to West Ham, Bus

Take the train to West Ham then take the bus to Liverpool.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £31($37)
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Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Liverpool One.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Distance392km (244 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Southend-on-Sea and Liverpool

There are several options for getting from Southend-on-Sea to Liverpool by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £31 ($37) and will take around 6h 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 £100 ($115).

The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Liverpool is around 381km (237 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 326km (202 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Southend-on-Sea and Liverpool by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Liverpool is to take the train which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx £100 ($115).

The cheapest way to travel between Southend-on-Sea and Liverpool, 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 Liverpool. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Southend-on-Sea to Liverpool. 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 Liverpool. 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 Liverpool. We recommend that you take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Liverpool Lime Street. instead which will take 3h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Southend-on-Sea to Liverpool. 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 Liverpool Lime Street. instead which will take 3h 55m.

The closest major airport to Liverpool is Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Liverpool. Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) 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 Liverpool. The distance is around 392km (244 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Liverpool is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around £100 ($115).

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

Compare travel optionsbetween Southend-on-Sea and Liverpool

Transport options from Southend-on-Sea to Liverpool
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 35m
£100($115)
hourly381km (237 miles)
Train and Plane + 2 similar
3h 55m
£255($300)
hourly408km (254 miles)
Train to London Liverpool Street, Fly4h 40m
£335($395)
every 30 mins1,080km (671 miles)
Train to West Ham, plane4h 40m
£250($295)
hourly526km (327 miles)
Train to West Ham, Bus + 1 similar
6h 15m
£31($37)
once daily421km (261 miles)
Train and Bus7hrs
£39($46)
twice daily420km (261 miles)
Drive
4h 5m
£68($81)
on demand392km (244 miles)

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Airports near Liverpool

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

LPL
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
International Airport
Distance
12km (7 miles) from Liverpool
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
48km (30 miles) from Liverpool
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
102km (63 miles) from Liverpool