The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Northampton is around 163km (101 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 45m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Southend-on-Sea to Northampton by train, bus, subway and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Northampton.
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Take the train to London Liverpool Street then take the bus to Northampton.
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There are several options for getting from Southend-on-Sea to Northampton by train, bus, subway and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £20 ($24) and will take around 2h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £29 ($34).
The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Northampton is around 163km (101 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 135km (84 miles)
It takes around 2h 10m to get from Southend-on-Sea and Northampton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Northampton is to drive which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx £29 ($34).
The cheapest way to travel between Southend-on-Sea and Northampton, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £20 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Southend-on-Sea and Northampton. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs every 30 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Southend-on-Sea to Northampton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station and Euston station. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 2h 10m.
Greater Anglia, London Midland and c2c run train services between Southend-on-Sea and Northampton. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 2h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Southend-on-Sea and Northampton. We recommend that you drive to Northampton. instead which will take 1h 45m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Southend-on-Sea to Northampton. We recommend that you take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Northampton. instead which will take 2h 10m.
The closest major airport to Northampton is London Luton Airport (LTN) (LTN) which is approximately 53km (33 miles) from Northampton. Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) and East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Southend-on-Sea and Northampton. The distance is around 163km (101 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Northampton is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around £29 ($34).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 10m | £29($34) | every 30 mins | 177km (110 miles) |
Train via West Ham | 2h 10m | £20($24) | every 30 mins | 167km (104 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 3h 20m | £27($32) | 4 times a week | 181km (112 miles) |
Train to Blackfriars station, bus | 3h 50m | £36($43) | every 4 hours | 189km (118 miles) |
Drive | 1h 45m | £29($34) | on demand | 163km (101 miles) |
Greater Anglia
London Midland
c2c
Thameslink
Stagecoach East
The following major airports near Northampton offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.