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

The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Newport is around 287km (178 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 50m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Southend-on-Sea to Newport by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train

Take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Newport (S Wales).

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £73($86)
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Train and Plane

Take the train to West Ham then fly from London City (LCY) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Newport (S Wales).

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time2h 40m
  • Typical cost
    £250($300)
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Drive

Drive to Newport.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Distance313km (194 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Southend-on-Sea and Newport

There are several options for getting from Southend-on-Sea to Newport by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £73 ($86) and will take around 2h 50m.

The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Newport is around 287km (178 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 257km (159 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Southend-on-Sea and Newport by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Newport is to take the train which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx £73 ($86).

The cheapest way to travel between Southend-on-Sea and Newport, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £73 ($86) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

There are no direct train services that runs from Southend-on-Sea to Newport. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street Station and Paddington Station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 50m.

Greater Anglia and Great Western Railway run train services between Southend-on-Sea and Newport. 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 Newport. We recommend that you take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Newport (S Wales). instead which will take 2h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Southend-on-Sea to Newport. We recommend that you take the train to West Ham then fly from London City (LCY) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Newport (S Wales). instead which will take 4h 25m.

The closest major airport to Newport is Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) which is approximately 30km (19 miles) from Newport. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) and Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) 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 Newport. The distance is around 313km (194 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Newport is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around £73 ($86).

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

Compare travel optionsbetween Southend-on-Sea and Newport

Transport options from Southend-on-Sea to Newport
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 50m
£73($86)
hourly287km (178 miles)
Train and Plane
4h 25m
£250($300)
hourly918km (570 miles)
Drive
3h 15m
£54($64)
on demand313km (194 miles)

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Airports near Newport

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

BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
30km (19 miles) from Newport
CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
32km (20 miles) from Newport
EXT
Exeter Airport (EXT)
International Airport
Distance
100km (62 miles) from Newport