The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Nottingham is around 258km (160 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 45m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Southend-on-Sea to Nottingham 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 London Liverpool Street and then to Nottingham.
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Take the train to West Ham then take the bus to Nottingham Coach Stop S10.
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There are several options for getting from Southend-on-Sea to Nottingham by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £25 ($30) and will take around 4h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £45 ($53).
The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Nottingham is around 258km (160 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 202km (126 miles)
It takes around 2h 55m to get from Southend-on-Sea and Nottingham by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Nottingham is to drive which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx £45 ($53).
The cheapest way to travel between Southend-on-Sea and Nottingham, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £25 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Southend-on-Sea and Nottingham. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Southend-on-Sea to Nottingham. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Liverpool Street, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London St Pancras International. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 55m.
Greater Anglia, East Midlands Railways and c2c run train services between Southend-on-Sea and Nottingham. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 55m, 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 Nottingham. We recommend that you drive to Nottingham. instead which will take 2h 45m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Southend-on-Sea to Nottingham. We recommend that you take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Nottingham. instead which will take 2h 55m.
The closest major airport to Nottingham is East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) which is approximately 19km (12 miles) from Nottingham. Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) and Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) 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 Nottingham. The distance is around 258km (160 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Nottingham is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around £61 ($72).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 55m | £61($72) | hourly | 272km (169 miles) |
Train via West Ham | 3hrs | £52($61) | hourly | 263km (164 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 4h 25m | £25($30) | every 20 mins | 270km (168 miles) |
Train to London Liverpool Street, Bus | 4h 55m | £30($35) | every 3 hours | 282km (175 miles) |
Drive | 2h 45m | £45($53) | on demand | 258km (160 miles) |
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The following major airports near Nottingham offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.