The average bus between Heathrow and Southend takes 4h 4m and the fastest bus takes 2h 12m. The bus service runs several times per day from Heathrow to Southend. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 2 hours between Heathrow and Southend. The earliest departure is at 12:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Heathrow is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Southend at 2:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Charing Cross and take an average of 4h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

2h 16m • 1 change

2h 17m • 1 change

2h 26m • 1 change

2h 12m • 1 change

2h 39m • 1 change

2h 36m • 1 change

2h 35m • 1 change

2h 34m • 1 change

2h 37m • 1 change

2h 35m • 1 change

2h 30m • 1 change

2h 29m • 1 change

2h 16m • 1 change

2h 17m • 1 change

2h 27m • 1 change

2h 15m • 1 change

2h 16m • 1 change

2h 17m • 1 change

2h 27m • 1 change

2h 16m • 1 change
Want to know about travelling from Heathrow to Southend? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Heathrow to Southend. However, there are services departing from Heathrow station and arriving at Southend station via Charing Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
Heathrow to Southend bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, depart from Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Heathrow to Southend bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, arrive at Southend Lane / Bellingham station.
The distance between Heathrow and Southend is 30.8 km. The road distance is 46 km.
You can take a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Southend Lane / Bellingham via Charing Cross and Trafalgar Square in around 2h 27m.