The distance between Southend-on-Sea and York is around 357km (222 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3hrs.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Southend-on-Sea to York 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 York → Southend-on-Sea if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to West Ham and then to York.
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Take the train to London Liverpool Street then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL) then take the train to York.
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Take the train to London Liverpool Street then take the bus to York.
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There are several options for getting from Southend-on-Sea to York by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £34 ($40) and will take around 6h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £43 ($51).
The distance between Southend-on-Sea and York is around 357km (222 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 295km (183 miles)
It takes around 3hrs to get from Southend-on-Sea and York 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 York is to take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx £43 ($51).
The cheapest way to travel between Southend-on-Sea and York, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £34 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Southend-on-Sea and York. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs every 30 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Southend-on-Sea to York. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in West Ham and King's Cross St. Pancras station. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 3hrs.
c2c, LNER, Grand Central, East Midlands Railways, CrossCountry and Northern Rail run train services between Southend-on-Sea and York. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 3hrs, 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 York. We recommend that you take the train to West Ham and then to York. instead which will take 3hrs.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Southend-on-Sea to York. 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 York. instead which will take 4h 25m.
The closest major airport to York is Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) which is approximately 39km (24 miles) from York. Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) and Humberside Airport (HUY) (HUY) 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 York. The distance is around 357km (222 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 York is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around £43 ($51).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 3hrs | £43($51) | every 30 mins | 363km (225 miles) |
Train via West Ham | 4h 35m | £100($120) | hourly | 425km (264 miles) |
Train to London Liverpool Street, plane + 2 similar | 4hrs | £305($360) | once daily | 642km (399 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 25m | £255($300) | hourly | 469km (292 miles) |
Train to London Liverpool Street, plane | 4h 55m | £110($130) | hourly | 957km (595 miles) |
Train and Bus | 6h 35m | £34($40) | 4 times a week | 422km (262 miles) |
Drive | 3h 50m | £62($73) | on demand | 357km (222 miles) |
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The following major airports near York offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.