There are 4 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Southend-on-Sea by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain
- Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Southend Victoriatrain
6h 4m£93–193Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 409
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Coach Stationbus 777
10h 43m£43–77Drive 246.1 mi
- Drive from Aberystwyth to Southend-on-Seacar 246.1 mi
5h 17m£62–89Train via London Stansted Airport (STN)
- Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham New Streettrain Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Stansted Airporttrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
9h 9m£116–182
Aberystwyth to Southend-on-Sea by train, subway, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Southend-on-Sea is to bus which costs £40 - £80 and takes 10h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Southend-on-Sea is to drive which takes 5h 17m and costs £60 - £90.
No, there is no direct bus from Aberystwyth station to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 and arriving at Travel Centre via Birmingham Coach Station, Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Aberystwyth to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth and arriving at Southend Victoria via Birmingham New Street, Euston station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
The distance between Aberystwyth and Southend-on-Sea is 281 miles. The road distance is 247.6 miles.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Southend-on-Sea without a car is to train which takes 6h 4m and costs £90 - £200.
It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Aberystwyth to Southend-on-Sea, including transfers.
Aberystwyth to Southend-on-Sea bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2.
Aberystwyth to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberystwyth station.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Southend-on-Sea is to train which takes 6h 4m and costs £90 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £80 and takes 10h 43m.
What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Southend-on-Sea, England?
You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Southend Victoria via Birmingham New Street, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 6h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Travel Centre via Birmingham Coach Station, Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 10h 43m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham New Street to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Birmingham New Street to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–90
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- +44 345 600 7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from London Liverpool Street to Southend Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- Greater Anglia
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Stansted Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Aberystwyth to Southend-on-Sea bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Aberystwyth to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aberystwyth to Southend-on-Sea is 248 miles. It takes approximately 5h 17m to drive from Aberystwyth to Southend-on-Sea.
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