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

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There are 9 ways to get from Chester to Southend-on-Sea by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain train Chester - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Southend Victoriatrain train London Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria
    3h 33m
    £81–126

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Coventrybus bus Ukn21
    2. Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus 777
    8h 47m
    £34–58

  3. Drive  221.9 mi

    1. Drive from Chester to Southend-on-Seacar car 221.9 mi
    3h 55m
    £55–79

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

    1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain 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
    5h 32m
    £106–330

  5. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Chester to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Stansted Airporttrain train
    8h 31m
    £100–173

  6. Fly Liverpool to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane LPL - LCY
    2. Take the train from West Ham to Southend Centraltrain train
    6h 15m
    £381–635

  7. Fly Liverpool to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane LPL - 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 57m
    £92–204

  8. Fly Liverpool to London Southend Airport

    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Southend Airport (SEN)plane plane LPL - SEN
    6h 27m
    £49–236

  9. Fly Liverpool to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane LPL - STN
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Southend Victoriatrain train
    7h 1m
    £89–211

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

Calendar85Weekly Services
Duration3h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 222.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 33m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Southend Victoria via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Travel Centre via Pool Meadow Bus Station, Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 8h 47m.

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