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

The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Worcester is around 261km (162 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 60m.

4 routes found

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

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Train

Take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Worcester Shrub Hill.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £68($81)
Operated by

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Train and Bus

Take the train to London Liverpool Street then take the bus to Worcester.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £29($34)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Worcester.

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Distance284km (177 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Southend-on-Sea and Worcester

There are several options for getting from Southend-on-Sea to Worcester by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £29 ($34) and will take around 5h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £50 ($59).

The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Worcester is around 261km (162 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 214km (133 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Southend-on-Sea and Worcester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Worcester is to drive which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx £50 ($59).

The cheapest way to travel between Southend-on-Sea and Worcester, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £29 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Southend-on-Sea and Worcester. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Southend-on-Sea to Worcester. 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 3h 20m.

Greater Anglia, Great Western Railway and c2c run train services between Southend-on-Sea and Worcester. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 20m, 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 Worcester. We recommend that you drive to Worcester. instead which will take 2h 60m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Southend-on-Sea to Worcester. We recommend that you take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Worcester Shrub Hill. instead which will take 3h 20m.

The closest major airport to Worcester is Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) which is approximately 44km (27 miles) from Worcester. East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) 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 Worcester. The distance is around 284km (177 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Worcester is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around £68 ($81).

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

Compare travel optionsbetween Southend-on-Sea and Worcester

Transport options from Southend-on-Sea to Worcester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 20m
£68($81)
hourly266km (165 miles)
Train via London Fenchurch Street3h 55m
£60($71)
hourly261km (162 miles)
Train and Bus
5h 25m
£29($34)
once daily283km (176 miles)
Drive
2h 60m
£50($59)
on demand284km (177 miles)

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Airports near Worcester

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

BHX
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
International Airport
Distance
44km (27 miles) from Worcester
EMA
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
International Airport
Distance
93km (58 miles) from Worcester
BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
96km (59 miles) from Worcester