What is the cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Southend-on-Sea?

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Southend-on-Sea is to bus which costs £9 - £19 and takes 2h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cambridge to Southend-on-Sea?

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Southend-on-Sea is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs £15 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Southend-on-Sea?

No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Parkside and arriving at Travel Centre via Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge and Southend-on-Sea?

No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Southend Victoria via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.

How far is it from Cambridge to Southend-on-Sea?

The distance between Cambridge and Southend-on-Sea is 65 miles. The road distance is 65.5 miles.

How do I travel from Cambridge to Southend-on-Sea without a car?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Southend-on-Sea without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 25m and costs £15 - £28.

How long does it take to get from Cambridge to Southend-on-Sea?

It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Cambridge to Southend-on-Sea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Southend-on-Sea bus from?

Cambridge to Southend-on-Sea bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Parkside station.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Southend-on-Sea train from?

Cambridge to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Cambridge station.

Train or bus from Cambridge to Southend-on-Sea?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Southend-on-Sea is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs £45 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £19 and takes 2h 46m.

Where does the Cambridge to Southend-on-Sea bus arrive?

Cambridge to Southend-on-Sea bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Where does the Cambridge to Southend-on-Sea train arrive?

Cambridge to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Cambridge to Southend-on-Sea?

Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Southend-on-Sea is 66 miles. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Cambridge to Southend-on-Sea.

How do I get a train ticket from Cambridge to Southend-on-Sea?

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Cambridge to Southend-on-Sea - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Stansted Airporttrain
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Bus Stationbus X30 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Travel Centrebus X30
2h 25m
£16–27
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Parkside to Coach Stationbus 727 / ...
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Bus Stationbus X30 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Travel Centrebus X30
2h 46m
£10–19
Train
1. Take the train from Cambridge to London Liverpool Streettrain Cambridge North - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Southend Victoriatrain London Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria
2h 37m
£47–88
Drive 65.1 mi
1. Drive from Cambridge to Southend-on-Seacar 65.1 mi
1h 17m
£16–23

Cambridge to Southend-on-Sea by train and bus

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2h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 64.8 mi
Duration: 2h 25m

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

You can take a train from Cambridge to Southend Victoria via London Liverpool Street in around 2h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parkside to Travel Centre via Coach Station and Bus Station in around 2h 46m.

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