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.
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.
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Take the train to London Marylebone and then to Southend Central.
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Take the bus to Sainsbury's and then to London Victoria Coach Station then take the train to Prittlewell.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 3hrs | £44($52) | every 4 hours | 235km (146 miles) |
Train via London Paddington | 3h 60m | £61($72) | every 2 hours | 261km (162 miles) |
Bus and Train | 5h 25m | £41($48) | 6 times a week | 266km (165 miles) |
Drive | 2h 30m | £41($48) | on demand | 232km (144 miles) |
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The following major airports near Southend-on-Sea offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.