How to travel from Southend-on-Sea to Saint Davids, United Kingdom

The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Saint Davids is around 506km (314 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Southend-on-Sea to Saint Davids 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 Saint DavidsSouthend-on-Sea if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to London Liverpool Street then Swansea and then to Haverfordwest.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £135($160)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Train to West Ham, bus

Take the train to West Ham then take the bus to Cardiff North Road then take the train to Haverfordwest.

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £95($115)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to St Davids Cathedral.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Distance506km (314 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Southend-on-Sea and Saint Davids

There are several options for getting from Southend-on-Sea to Saint Davids by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £35 ($41) and will take around 9h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £88 ($105).

The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Saint Davids is around 506km (314 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 414km (257 miles)

It takes around 6h 15m to get from Southend-on-Sea and Saint Davids by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Saint Davids is to drive which takes around 5h 25m and will set you back approx £88 ($105).

The cheapest way to travel between Southend-on-Sea and Saint Davids, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £35 ($41) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Southend-on-Sea and Saint Davids. It typically takes around 6h 15m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Southend-on-Sea to Saint Davids. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street Station, Paddington Station, Swansea, Haverfordwest, Haverfordwest Picton Place and St David's Nun Street. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 15m.

Greater Anglia, Great Western Railway and Transport for Wales run train services between Southend-on-Sea and Saint Davids. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 15m, 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 Saint Davids. We recommend that you drive to St Davids Cathedral. instead which will take 5h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Southend-on-Sea to Saint Davids. We recommend that you take the train to London Liverpool Street then Swansea and then to Haverfordwest. instead which will take 6h 15m.

The closest major airport to Saint Davids is Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) which is approximately 143km (89 miles) from Saint Davids. Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) and Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) 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 Saint Davids. The distance is around 506km (314 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Saint Davids is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 15m and will usually cost around £135 ($160).

How do I get from Southend-on-Sea to Saint Davids

Compare travel optionsbetween Southend-on-Sea and Saint Davids

Transport options from Southend-on-Sea to Saint Davids
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
6h 15m
£135($160)
every 4 hours508km (316 miles)
Train to West Ham, bus + 1 similar
8h 50m
£95($115)
3 times a week621km (386 miles)
Train and Bus9h 30m
£35($41)
twice daily537km (334 miles)
Drive
5h 25m
£88($105)
on demand506km (314 miles)

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Airports near Saint Davids

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

CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
143km (89 miles) from Saint Davids
EXT
Exeter Airport (EXT)
International Airport
Distance
182km (113 miles) from Saint Davids
BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
185km (115 miles) from Saint Davids