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How to get fromEast Midlands Airport (EMA) to Southend-on-Seaby train, bus, rideshare, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Southend-on-Sea by train, bus, rideshare, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Long Eaton to London St Pancras Intltrain train Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Southend Victoriatrain train London Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria
    3h 50m
    £84–143

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus 777
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Travel Centrebus bus X30
    6h 12m
    £25–55

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from EMA Departure Building to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus Sky
    2. Take the bus from Asda to Finchley Road / O2 Centrebus bus
    3. Take the train from West Ham to Southend Centraltrain train
    5h 18m
    £36–89

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from East Midlands-EMA to Southend-on-Searideshare rideshare 148.7 mi
    2h 31m

  5. Drive 148.7 mi

    1. Drive from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Southend-on-Seacar car 148.7 mi
    2h 31m
    £36–52

  6. Train via Greenwich

    1. Take the train from Long Eaton to London St Pancras Intltrain train Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
    2. Take the train from Barking to Southend Centraltrain train London Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...
    3h 51m
    £81–146

East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Southend-on-Sea by bus, train, and subway

Calendar134Weekly Services
Duration3h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 174.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between East Midlands Airport (EMA), England and Southend-on-Sea, England?

You can take a bus from EMA Departure Building to Southend Victoria via Rail Station Sycamore Road, Long Eaton, London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Park to Travel Centre via St Margaret's Bus Station, Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 6h 12m.

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