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

The cheapest way to get from East Midlands to Southend-on-Sea is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from East Midlands to Southend-on-Sea is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs £30 - £50.

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

No, there is no direct bus from East Midlands to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from College of Further Education and arriving at Travel Centre via St Margaret's Bus Station, Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.

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

No, there is no direct train from East Midlands to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Melton Mowbray and arriving at Southend Victoria via Leicester, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.

How far is it from East Midlands to Southend-on-Sea?

The distance between East Midlands and Southend-on-Sea is 162 miles. The road distance is 132.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from East Midlands to Southend-on-Sea without a car is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs £90 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from East Midlands to Southend-on-Sea, including transfers.

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

East Midlands to Southend-on-Sea bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.

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

East Midlands to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.

Train or bus from East Midlands to Southend-on-Sea?

The best way to get from East Midlands to Southend-on-Sea is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs £90 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 6h 22m.

Where does the East Midlands to Southend-on-Sea bus arrive?

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

Where does the East Midlands to Southend-on-Sea train arrive?

East Midlands to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from East Midlands to Southend-on-Sea?

Yes, the driving distance between East Midlands to Southend-on-Sea is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from East Midlands to Southend-on-Sea.

Where can I stay near Southend-on-Sea?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Southend Victoriatrain London Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria
3h 6m
£90–148
Drive 131.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from East Midlands to Southend-on-Seacar 131.7 mi
2h 31m
£32–47
Bus
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 777
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Travel Centrebus X30
6h 22m
£35–68
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Melton Mowbray to Stansted Airporttrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Travel Centrebus X30
4h 14m
£71–105

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Distance: 161.1 mi
Duration: 3h 6m

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

You can take a vehicle from East Midlands to Southend Victoria via Melton Mowbray, Leicester, London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from East Midlands to Travel Centre via College of Further Education, Haymarket Bus Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 6h 22m.

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