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York to Southend-on-Sea buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between York and Southend-on-Sea takes 8h 50m and the fastest bus takes 8h 32m. The bus service runs several times per day from York 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.

8h 50m
Duration
290 mi
Distance
£52
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

York to Southend-on-Sea bus times

Buses run twice daily between York and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 7:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from York is at 11:55 AM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 8:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Golders Green Station and take an average of 8h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex8h 58m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex8h 32m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex8h 58m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex8h 32m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex8h 58m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex8h 32m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex8h 58m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex9h 13m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex9h 2m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex8h 55m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from York 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.

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  • Distance: 289.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 50m

What companies run services between York, England and Southend-on-Sea, England?

You can take a bus from Rail Station to Travel Centre via Golders Green Station, Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 8h 35m.

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