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How to get fromAberystwyth to Southend-on-Seaby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Southend-on-Sea by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Southend Victoriatrain train
    6h 5m
    £107–227

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 409
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Coach Stationbus bus 777
    10h 46m
    £54–127

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian Waybus bus T1c
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Southend Victoriatrain train
    8h

  4. Drive 245.5 mi

    1. Drive from Aberystwyth to Southend-on-Seacar car 245.5 mi
    5h 26m
    £60–87

Aberystwyth to Southend-on-Sea by train, subway, and foot

Calendar54Weekly Services
Duration6h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£107Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 279.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 5m

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 5m. 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 46m.

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