How to travel from Southend-on-Sea to Wrexham, United Kingdom
The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Wrexham is around 348km (216 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 30m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Southend-on-Sea to Wrexham by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Wrexham → Southend-on-Sea if you're planning a return trip.
Train
Take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Chester.
- Duration3h 30m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£110($130)
Multiple train operators
2 similiar routes
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Train and Plane
Take the train to London Liverpool Street then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Chester.
- Duration4h 10m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost£285($340)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Train and Bus
Take the train to London Liverpool Street then take the bus to Chester Bus Interchange.
- Duration7h 10m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£42($50)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Southend-on-Sea and Wrexham
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Southend-on-Sea to Wrexham by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £42 ($50) and will take around 7h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £110 ($130).
The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Wrexham is around 348km (216 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 303km (188 miles)
It takes around 3h 30m to get from Southend-on-Sea and Wrexham by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Wrexham is to take the train which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx £110 ($130).
The cheapest way to travel between Southend-on-Sea and Wrexham, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £42 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Southend-on-Sea and Wrexham. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Southend-on-Sea to Wrexham. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station and Chester. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.
Greater Anglia, Avanti West Coast, c2c, London Midland, Transport for Wales and Chiltern Railways run train services between Southend-on-Sea and Wrexham. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 30m, 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 Wrexham. We recommend that you take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Chester. instead which will take 3h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Southend-on-Sea to Wrexham. We recommend that you take the train to London Liverpool Street then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Chester. instead which will take 4h 10m.
The closest major airport to Wrexham is Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) which is approximately 34km (21 miles) from Wrexham. Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) 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 Wrexham. The distance is around 348km (216 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Wrexham is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around £110 ($130).
Compare travel optionsbetween Southend-on-Sea and Wrexham
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train + 2 similar | 3h 30m | £110($130) | hourly | 377km (234 miles) |
| Train via West Ham | 4h 10m | £100($120) | every 2 hours | 359km (223 miles) |
| Train via West Ham | 4h 50m | £90($105) | every 2 hours | 364km (226 miles) |
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 4h 10m | £285($340) | hourly | 441km (274 miles) |
| Train to West Ham, plane | 4h 60m | £300($355) | hourly | 558km (347 miles) |
| Train to London Liverpool Street, Fly | 5h 15m | £360($425) | every 4 hours | 1,124km (698 miles) |
Train and Bus | 7h 10m | £42($50) | once daily | 411km (255 miles) |
Drive | 3h 50m | £60($71) | on demand | 348km (216 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Southend-on-Sea and Wrexham
Train operators
Greater Anglia
c2c
London Midland
Chiltern Railways
Airlines
Loganair
Eastern Airways
Bus companies
Airports near Wrexham
The following major airports near Wrexham offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
- Distance
- 34km (21 miles) from Wrexham
Manchester Airport (MAN)
- Distance
- 59km (37 miles) from Wrexham
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
- Distance
- 108km (67 miles) from Wrexham