How to travel from Stratford-upon-Avon to Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom

The distance between Stratford-upon-Avon and Southend-on-Sea is around 232km (144 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Stratford-upon-Avon to Southend-on-Sea by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Southend-on-SeaStratford-upon-Avon if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to London Marylebone and then to Southend Central.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £44($52)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Sainsbury's and then to London Victoria Coach Station then take the train to Prittlewell.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £41($48)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Southend-on-Sea.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Distance232km (144 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stratford-upon-Avon and Southend-on-Sea

There are several options for getting from Stratford-upon-Avon to Southend-on-Sea by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £41 ($48) and will take around 5h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £41 ($48).

The distance between Stratford-upon-Avon and Southend-on-Sea is around 232km (144 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 181km (113 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Stratford-upon-Avon and Southend-on-Sea by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Stratford-upon-Avon to Southend-on-Sea is to drive which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx £41 ($48).

The cheapest way to travel between Stratford-upon-Avon and Southend-on-Sea, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £41 ($48) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Stratford-upon-Avon and Southend-on-Sea. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Stratford-upon-Avon to Southend-on-Sea. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Leamington Spa, London Marylebone, Baker Street station and West Ham station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3hrs.

Chiltern Railways, c2c and Great Western Railway run train services between Stratford-upon-Avon and Southend-on-Sea. Trains depart hourly 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 Stratford-upon-Avon and Southend-on-Sea. We recommend that you drive to Southend-on-Sea. instead which will take 2h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stratford-upon-Avon to Southend-on-Sea. We recommend that you take the train to London Marylebone and then to Southend Central. instead which will take 3hrs.

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 Stratford-upon-Avon and Southend-on-Sea. The distance is around 232km (144 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stratford-upon-Avon to Southend-on-Sea is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around £44 ($52).

How do I get from Stratford-upon-Avon to Southend-on-Sea

Compare travel optionsbetween Stratford-upon-Avon and Southend-on-Sea

Transport options from Stratford-upon-Avon to Southend-on-Sea
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3hrs
£44($52)
every 4 hours235km (146 miles)
Train via London Paddington3h 60m
£61($72)
every 2 hours261km (162 miles)
Bus and Train
5h 25m
£41($48)
6 times a week266km (165 miles)
Drive
2h 30m
£41($48)
on demand232km (144 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Stratford-upon-Avon and Southend-on-Sea

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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