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There are 7 ways to get from Bradford to Southend-on-Sea by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bradford Forster Square to King's Crosstrain train Bradford Forster Square - London Kings Cross
    2. Take the train from Barking to Southend Centraltrain train London Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...
    4h 7m
    £86–149

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Finchley Road / O2 Centrebus bus Ukn31 / ...
    2. Take the train from West Ham to Southend Centraltrain train London Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...
    6h 49m
    £45–105

  3. Drive 217.2 mi

    1. Drive from Bradford to Southend-on-Seacar car 217.2 mi
    3h 48m
    £53–76

  4. Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane LBA - LCY
    2. Take the train from West Ham to Southend Centraltrain train
    6h 42m
    £253–613

  5. Train via Leeds

    1. Take the train from Leeds to King's Crosstrain train Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Southend Victoriatrain train London Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria
    4h 17m
    £85–143

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nelson Street N2 to Golders Green Stationbus bus 561
    2. Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Coach Stationbus bus A6
    7h 44m
    £48–111

  7. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Manchester Victoriatrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Southend Victoriatrain train
    6h 12m
    £109–345

Bradford to Southend-on-Sea by train and subway

Calendar48Weekly Services
Duration4h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 236 mi
  • Duration: 4h 7m

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

You can take a train from Bradford Forster Square to Southend Central via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Barking station, and Barking in around 4h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nelson Street N2 to Travel Centre via Golders Green Station, Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 7h 44m.

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