How to travel from Wrexham to Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
The distance between Wrexham and Southend-on-Sea is around 348km (216 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 35m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Wrexham 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 → Wrexham if you're planning a return trip.
Train
Take the train to London Euston and then to Southend Victoria.
- Duration3h 35m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£110($130)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Plane
Take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Southend Victoria.
- Duration4h 25m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost£285($340)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station then take the train to Prittlewell.
- Duration7h 20m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£41($49)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wrexham and Southend-on-Sea
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Wrexham 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 £36 ($43) and will take around 8h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £110 ($130).
The distance between Wrexham and Southend-on-Sea is around 348km (216 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 303km (188 miles)
It takes around 3h 35m to get from Wrexham and Southend-on-Sea by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Wrexham to Southend-on-Sea is to take the train which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx £110 ($130).
The cheapest way to travel between Wrexham and Southend-on-Sea, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £36 ($43) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Wrexham and Southend-on-Sea. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Wrexham to Southend-on-Sea. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Chester, London Euston, Moorgate station and London Liverpool Street. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.
Avanti West Coast, Greater Anglia, Transport for Wales and London Midland run train services between Wrexham and Southend-on-Sea. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 35m, 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 Wrexham and Southend-on-Sea. We recommend that you take the train to London Euston and then to Southend Victoria. instead which will take 3h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Wrexham to Southend-on-Sea. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Southend Victoria. instead which will take 4h 25m.
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 Wrexham and Southend-on-Sea. The distance is around 348km (216 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wrexham to Southend-on-Sea is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around £110 ($130).
Compare travel optionsbetween Wrexham and Southend-on-Sea
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train + 1 similar | 3h 35m | £110($130) | hourly | 377km (234 miles) |
| Train via Birmingham International | 4h 45m | £110($130) | every 3 hours | 368km (229 miles) |
Train and Plane + 3 similar | 4h 25m | £285($340) | hourly | 441km (274 miles) |
| Train to Manchester Airport, plane | 4h 60m | £280($335) | hourly | 558km (347 miles) |
| Train to Liverpool South Parkway, plane | 5hrs | £215($255) | twice daily | 978km (608 miles) |
| Train to Liverpool South Parkway, plane | 5h 5m | £370($435) | twice daily | 1,602km (995 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 7h 20m | £41($49) | once daily | 414km (257 miles) |
| Bus to London Marble Arch, Train | 8h 25m | £36($43) | once daily | 415km (258 miles) |
Drive | 3h 50m | £61($72) | on demand | 348km (216 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Wrexham and Southend-on-Sea
Airlines
Loganair
Train operators
Greater Anglia
London Midland
c2c
South Western Railway
Bus companies
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.
London City Airport (LCY)
- Distance
- 46km (29 miles) from Southend-on-Sea
London Stansted Airport (STN)
- Distance
- 50km (31 miles) from Southend-on-Sea
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
- Distance
- 75km (47 miles) from Southend-on-Sea