How to travel from Stoke on Trent to Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom

The distance between Stoke on Trent and Southend-on-Sea is around 305km (189 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 45m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Stoke on Trent to Southend-on-Sea 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 Southend-on-SeaStoke on Trent if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to London Euston and then to Southend Victoria.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £81($95)
Operated by

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1 similiar route

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Southend Victoria.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £260($305)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station then take the train to Prittlewell.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £35($41)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Southend-on-Sea.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Distance307km (191 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stoke on Trent and Southend-on-Sea

There are several options for getting from Stoke on Trent to Southend-on-Sea by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £35 ($41) and will take around 5h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £81 ($95).

The distance between Stoke on Trent and Southend-on-Sea is around 305km (189 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 256km (159 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Stoke on Trent and Southend-on-Sea by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Stoke on Trent to Southend-on-Sea is to take the train which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx £81 ($95).

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

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Stoke on Trent and Southend-on-Sea. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Stoke on Trent to Southend-on-Sea. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Euston, Moorgate station and London Liverpool Street. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 45m.

Avanti West Coast, Greater Anglia, CrossCountry, Chiltern Railways and c2c run train services between Stoke on Trent and Southend-on-Sea. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 45m, 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 Stoke on Trent and Southend-on-Sea. We recommend that you take the train to London Euston and then to Southend Victoria. instead which will take 2h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stoke on Trent to Southend-on-Sea. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Southend Victoria. instead which will take 3h 40m.

The closest major airport to Southend-on-Sea is London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) which is approximately 46km (29 miles) from Southend-on-Sea. London Stansted Airport (STN) (STN) and Gatwick Airport (LGW) (LGW) 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 Stoke on Trent and Southend-on-Sea. The distance is around 307km (191 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stoke on Trent to Southend-on-Sea is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around £81 ($95).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Stoke on Trent and Southend-on-Sea

Transport options from Stoke on Trent to Southend-on-Sea
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 45m
£81($95)
hourly305km (189 miles)
Train via Banbury4h 5m
£85($100)
hourly327km (203 miles)
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3h 40m
£260($305)
hourly417km (259 miles)
Train to Manchester Piccadilly, plane4h 20m
£445($530)
hourly954km (593 miles)
Bus and Train
5h 30m
£35($41)
once daily332km (206 miles)
Drive
3h 10m
£53($63)
on demand307km (191 miles)

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Airports near Southend-on-Sea

The following major airports near Southend-on-Sea offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

LCY
London City Airport (LCY)
International Airport
Distance
46km (29 miles) from Southend-on-Sea
STN
London Stansted Airport (STN)
International Airport
Distance
50km (31 miles) from Southend-on-Sea
LGW
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
International Airport
Distance
75km (47 miles) from Southend-on-Sea