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.
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-Sea → Stoke on Trent if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to London Euston and then to Southend Victoria.
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Take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Southend Victoria.
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Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station then take the train to Prittlewell.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 45m | £81($95) | hourly | 305km (189 miles) |
Train via Banbury | 4h 5m | £85($100) | hourly | 327km (203 miles) |
Train and Plane + 1 similar | 3h 40m | £260($305) | hourly | 417km (259 miles) |
Train to Manchester Piccadilly, plane | 4h 20m | £445($530) | hourly | 954km (593 miles) |
Bus and Train | 5h 30m | £35($41) | once daily | 332km (206 miles) |
Drive | 3h 10m | £53($63) | on demand | 307km (191 miles) |
Greater Anglia
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The following major airports near Southend-on-Sea offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.