The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Norwich is around 161km (100 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 55m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Southend-on-Sea to Norwich by train, bus 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 Shenfield then Colchester and then to Norwich.
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Take the train to Stratford (London) then take the bus to Norwich Bus Station.
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There are several options for getting from Southend-on-Sea to Norwich by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £25 ($29) and will take around 3h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £28 ($33).
The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Norwich is around 161km (100 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 127km (79 miles)
It takes around 2h 10m to get from Southend-on-Sea and Norwich by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Norwich is to drive which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx £28 ($33).
The cheapest way to travel between Southend-on-Sea and Norwich, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £25 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Southend-on-Sea and Norwich. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Southend-on-Sea to Norwich. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shenfield and Colchester. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 10m.
Greater Anglia run train services between Southend-on-Sea and Norwich. Trains depart hourly 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 Norwich. We recommend that you drive to Norwich. instead which will take 1h 55m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Southend-on-Sea to Norwich. We recommend that you take the train to Shenfield then Colchester and then to Norwich. instead which will take 2h 10m.
The closest major airport to Norwich is Norwich International Airport (NWI) (NWI) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Norwich. Cambridge Airport (CBG) (CBG) and London Stansted Airport (STN) (STN) 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 Norwich. The distance is around 161km (100 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Norwich is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around £54 ($64).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 10m | £54($64) | hourly | 186km (116 miles) |
Train and Bus | 3h 25m | £25($29) | 5 times a day | 232km (144 miles) |
Drive | 1h 55m | £28($33) | on demand | 161km (100 miles) |
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The following major airports near Norwich offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.