The average bus between Southend-on-Sea and Durham takes 12h 33m and the fastest bus takes 11h 21m. The bus service runs several times per day from Southend-on-Sea to Durham. 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 twice daily between Southend-on-Sea and Durham. The earliest departure is at 2:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Southend-on-Sea is at 6:04 PM which arrives into Durham at 6:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 12h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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12h 54m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Southend-on-Sea to Durham? 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 Southend-on-Sea to Durham. However, there are services departing from Southend-on-Sea station and arriving at Durham station via Finchley Road Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 33m.
Southend-on-Sea to Durham bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Coach Station.
Southend-on-Sea to Durham bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Interchange station.
Book your Southend-on-Sea to Durham bus tickets online with First Essex, National Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Durham is 391.1 km. The road distance is 582 km.
You can take a bus from Victoria Station Interchange to Leazes Road - Millburngate Bridge via Bus Station, Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, and Interchange in around 10h 30m.