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

The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Middlesbrough is around 426km (264 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 55m.

11 routes found

We've found 11 different ways to get from Southend-on-Sea to Middlesbrough 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 MiddlesbroughSouthend-on-Sea if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

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

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £63($74)
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Train to London Liverpool Street, plane

Take the train to London Liverpool Street then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL) then take the train to Darlington.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £305($360)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to West Ham then take the bus to Middlesbrough Bus Station Express Lounge.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    £36($43)
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Drive

Drive to Middlesbrough.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Distance426km (264 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Southend-on-Sea and Middlesbrough

There are several options for getting from Southend-on-Sea to Middlesbrough by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £36 ($43) and will take around 6h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £63 ($74).

The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Middlesbrough is around 426km (264 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 362km (225 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Southend-on-Sea and Middlesbrough by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Middlesbrough is to take the train which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx £63 ($74).

The cheapest way to travel between Southend-on-Sea and Middlesbrough, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £36 ($43) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Southend-on-Sea and Middlesbrough. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Southend-on-Sea to Middlesbrough. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Liverpool Street, King's Cross St. Pancras station and Darlington. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.

Greater Anglia, LNER, c2c, Grand Central and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Southend-on-Sea and Middlesbrough. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 55m, 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 Middlesbrough. We recommend that you take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Darlington. instead which will take 3h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Southend-on-Sea to Middlesbrough. 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 Middlesbrough. instead which will take 5h 25m.

The closest major airport to Middlesbrough is Teesside International Airport (MME) (MME) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Middlesbrough. Newcastle International Airport (NCL) (NCL) 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 Middlesbrough. The distance is around 426km (264 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Middlesbrough is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around £63 ($74).

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

Compare travel optionsbetween Southend-on-Sea and Middlesbrough

Transport options from Southend-on-Sea to Middlesbrough
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 55m
£63($74)
hourly466km (289 miles)
Train via London Fenchurch Street4h 10m
£55($65)
hourly446km (277 miles)
Train to London Liverpool Street, plane + 5 similar
4hrs
£305($360)
once daily595km (370 miles)
Train to West Ham, plane4h 40m
£240($285)
once daily731km (454 miles)
Train to West Ham, plane5h 15m
£220($260)
hourly890km (553 miles)
Train and Plane5h 25m
£255($305)
hourly550km (342 miles)
Train to West Ham, plane5h 45m
£250($295)
hourly992km (616 miles)
Train to London Liverpool Street, plane6h 5m
£150($175)
hourly926km (575 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
6h 50m
£36($43)
every 20 mins485km (302 miles)
Train to London Liverpool Street, bus7h 15m
£53($63)
every 4 hours492km (306 miles)
Drive
4h 25m
£74($87)
on demand426km (264 miles)

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Airports near Middlesbrough

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

MME
Teesside International Airport (MME)
Domestic Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Middlesbrough
NCL
Newcastle International Airport (NCL)
International Airport
Distance
60km (37 miles) from Middlesbrough
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
83km (52 miles) from Middlesbrough