The average bus between Sheffield and Southend-on-Sea takes 8h 16m and the fastest bus takes 6h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Sheffield to Southend-on-Sea. 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 4 times a day between Sheffield and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 1:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Sheffield is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 6:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station and take an average of 8h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



7h 27m • 3 changes


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6h 55m • 3 changes


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7h 27m • 3 changes


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6h 55m • 3 changes


7h 52m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Sheffield to Southend-on-Sea? 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 Sheffield to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Sheffield Interchange - City Centre station and arriving at Coach Station via Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.
Sheffield to Southend-on-Sea bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Sheffield Interchange - City Centre station.
Sheffield to Southend-on-Sea bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.
The distance between Sheffield and Southend-on-Sea is 252.8 km. The road distance is 297 km.
You can take a bus from Sheffield Interchange - City Centre to Travel Centre via Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 7h 32m.