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There are 11 ways to get from Glasgow to Southend-on-Sea by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Eustontrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Southend Victoriatrain train London Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria
    6h 7m
    £147–286

  2. Fly Glasgow Airport to London Stansted Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane GLA - STN
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Southend Victoriatrain train
    4h 47m
    £59–200

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Glasgow to London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)bus bus Ukn10 / ...
    2. Take the train from West Ham to Southend Centraltrain train London Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...
    11h 24m
    £73–151

  4. Drive 414 mi

    1. Drive from Glasgow to Southend-on-Seacar car 414 mi
    7h
    £101–146

  5. Fly Glasgow Airport to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane GLA - LCY
    2. Take the train from West Ham to Southend Centraltrain train
    3h 44m
    £91–351

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus Ukn30 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Coach Stationbus bus A8 / ...
    13h 22m
    £60–106

  7. Fly Glasgow Airport to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane GLA - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Southend Victoriatrain train
    4h 38m
    £78–214

  8. Fly Glasgow Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane GLA - LHR
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Southend Victoriatrain train
    4h 49m
    £96–355

  9. Fly Glasgow Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane GLA - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain train
    3. Take the train from London Fenchurch Street to Southend Centraltrain train
    4h 39m
    £63–178

  10. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane EDI - STN
    3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Southend Victoriatrain train
    5h 30m
    £66–199

  11. Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane GLA - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to London Eustontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Southend Victoriatrain train
    5h 19m
    £80–234

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London City Airport (LCY) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration1h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£61Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 442.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 7m

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

You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Southend Victoria via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 6h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Travel Centre via London Victoria, Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 13h 22m.

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