The distance between Swindon and Southend-on-Sea is around 194km (120 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 15m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Swindon to Southend-on-Sea by train, subway, 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 Paddington and then 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 Swindon to Southend-on-Sea by train, subway, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £28 ($33) and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £52 ($61).
The distance between Swindon and Southend-on-Sea is around 194km (120 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 173km (107 miles)
It takes around 2h 15m to get from Swindon and Southend-on-Sea by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Swindon to Southend-on-Sea is to take the train which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx £52 ($61).
The cheapest way to travel between Swindon and Southend-on-Sea, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £28 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Swindon and Southend-on-Sea. It typically takes around 2h 15m and departs every 30 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Swindon to Southend-on-Sea. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Paddington, Liverpool Street Station and London Liverpool Street. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 2h 15m.
Great Western Railway, Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and c2c run train services between Swindon and Southend-on-Sea. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 2h 15m, 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 Swindon and Southend-on-Sea. We recommend that you take the train to London Paddington and then to Southend Victoria. instead which will take 2h 15m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Swindon to Southend-on-Sea. We recommend that you take the train to London Paddington and then to Southend Victoria. instead which will take 2h 15m.
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 Swindon and Southend-on-Sea. The distance is around 222km (138 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swindon to Southend-on-Sea is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around £52 ($61).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 15m | £52($61) | every 30 mins | 197km (122 miles) |
Train via London Paddington | 2h 30m | £44($52) | every 20 mins | 194km (120 miles) |
Bus and Train | 4hrs | £28($33) | 4 times a day | 208km (129 miles) |
Drive | 2h 25m | £39($46) | on demand | 222km (138 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.