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

The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Oxford is around 169km (105 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Southend-on-Sea to Oxford by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train

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

  • Duration2h 5m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £47($56)
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1 similiar route

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Train and Bus

Take the train to London Fenchurch Street then take the bus to Paddington Rail Station then take the train to Oxford.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £39($46)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Oxford.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Distance171km (106 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Southend-on-Sea and Oxford

There are several options for getting from Southend-on-Sea to Oxford by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £33 ($39) and will take around 3h 45m. 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 £30 ($35).

The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Oxford is around 169km (105 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 138km (86 miles)

It takes around 2h 5m to get from Southend-on-Sea and Oxford 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 Oxford is to drive which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx £30 ($35).

The cheapest way to travel between Southend-on-Sea and Oxford, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £33 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Southend-on-Sea and Oxford. It typically takes around 2h 5m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Southend-on-Sea to Oxford. 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 5m.

Greater Anglia, Great Western Railway, c2c and Chiltern Railways run train services between Southend-on-Sea and Oxford. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 5m, 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 Oxford. We recommend that you drive to Oxford. instead which will take 1h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Southend-on-Sea to Oxford. We recommend that you take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Oxford. instead which will take 2h 5m.

The closest major airport to Oxford is London Luton Airport (LTN) (LTN) which is approximately 62km (39 miles) from Oxford. Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) and Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) 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 Oxford. The distance is around 171km (106 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 Oxford is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 5m and will usually cost around £47 ($56).

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

Compare travel optionsbetween Southend-on-Sea and Oxford

Transport options from Southend-on-Sea to Oxford
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 5m
£47($56)
hourly175km (109 miles)
Train via West Ham2h 45m
£34($40)
hourly176km (109 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
2h 40m
£39($46)
hourly169km (105 miles)
Train to London Liverpool Street, Bus3h 45m
£33($39)
every 30 mins171km (106 miles)
Drive
1h 55m
£30($35)
on demand171km (106 miles)

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Airports near Oxford

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

LTN
London Luton Airport (LTN)
International Airport
Distance
62km (39 miles) from Oxford
LHR
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
International Airport
Distance
64km (40 miles) from Oxford
BHX
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
International Airport
Distance
84km (52 miles) from Oxford