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

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.

7 routes found

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 YorkSouthend-on-Sea if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to West Ham and then to York.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    £43($51)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Train to London Liverpool Street, plane

Take the train to London Liverpool Street then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL) then take the train to York.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £305($360)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train and Bus

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

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £34($40)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to York.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Distance357km (222 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Southend-on-Sea and York

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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

Compare travel optionsbetween Southend-on-Sea and York

Transport options from Southend-on-Sea to York
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3hrs
£43($51)
every 30 mins363km (225 miles)
Train via West Ham4h 35m
£100($120)
hourly425km (264 miles)
Train to London Liverpool Street, plane + 2 similar
4hrs
£305($360)
once daily642km (399 miles)
Train and Plane4h 25m
£255($300)
hourly469km (292 miles)
Train to London Liverpool Street, plane4h 55m
£110($130)
hourly957km (595 miles)
Train and Bus
6h 35m
£34($40)
4 times a week422km (262 miles)
Drive
3h 50m
£62($73)
on demand357km (222 miles)

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Airports near York

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

LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
39km (24 miles) from York
DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
53km (33 miles) from York
HUY
Humberside Airport (HUY)
International Airport
Distance
64km (40 miles) from York