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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain train Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Southend Victoriatrain train London Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria
    3h 7m
    £77–146

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus Uk041 / ...
    2. Take the train from West Ham to Southend Centraltrain train London Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...
    4h 33m
    £31–73

  3. Drive 162.9 mi

    1. Drive from Bristol to Southend-on-Seacar car 162.9 mi
    3h 9m
    £40–58

  4. Fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane BRS - LCY
    2. Take the train from West Ham to Southend Centraltrain train
    5h 42m
    £205–469

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 200 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Travel Centrebus bus X30
    6h 6m
    £34–78

  6. Fly to London Southend Airport

    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London Southend Airport (SEN)plane plane BRS - SEN
    5h 6m
    £38–195

  7. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane BRS - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain train
    3. Take the train from London Fenchurch Street to Southend Centraltrain train
    6h 11m
    £87–196

Bristol to Southend-on-Sea by train

Calendar221Weekly Trains
Duration3h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 163.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 7m

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

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southend Victoria via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 3h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Travel Centre via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 6h 6m.

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