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

The cheapest way to get from Hereford to Southend-on-Sea is to bus which costs £40 - £100 and takes 8h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hereford to Southend-on-Sea is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs £40 - £60.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Hereford station to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Country Bus Station and arriving at Travel Centre via Transport Hub, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Hereford to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Hereford and arriving at Southend Victoria via Newport (S Wales), London Paddington and Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

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

The distance between Hereford and Southend-on-Sea is 223 miles. The road distance is 171.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hereford to Southend-on-Sea without a car is to train via Newport which takes 4h 30m and costs £100 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Hereford to Southend-on-Sea, including transfers.

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

Hereford to Southend-on-Sea bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Country Bus Station.

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

Hereford to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Hereford station.

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

The best way to get from Hereford to Southend-on-Sea is to train via Newport which takes 4h 30m and costs £100 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £100 and takes 8h 51m.

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

Hereford to Southend-on-Sea bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Transport Hub station.

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

Hereford to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Newport (S Wales) station.

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

Yes, the driving distance between Hereford to Southend-on-Sea is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Hereford to Southend-on-Sea.

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

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Hereford to Southend-on-Sea - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train via Newport
best
1. Take the train from Hereford to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to London Paddingtontrain
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Southend Victoriatrain
4h 30m
£102–196
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Country Bus Station to Transport Hubbus 445
2. Take the bus from Transport Hub to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 444 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 727 / ...
8h 51m
£40–96
Drive 170.9 mi
1. Drive from Hereford to Southend-on-Seacar 170.9 mi
3h 40m
£42–60
Train, fly to London Southend Airport
1. Take the train from Hereford to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to London Southend Airport (SEN)plane BHX - SEN
6h 49m
£62–255
Train
1. Take the train from Great Malvern to London Paddingtontrain Great Malvern - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Southend Victoriatrain London Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria
5h 29m
£86–174
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Hereford to Birmingham New Streettrain Hereford - Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Stansted Airporttrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
7h 35m
£108–182
Train, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Hereford to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to London City Airport (LCY)plane BHX - LCY
3. Take the train from West Ham to Southend Centraltrain
7h 2m
£204–519

Hereford to Southend-on-Sea by train

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Distance: 221.7 mi
Duration: 4h 30m

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

You can take a train from Hereford to Southend Victoria via Newport (S Wales), London Paddington, and Stratford (London) in around 4h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Country Bus Station to Travel Centre via Transport Hub, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 8h 51m.

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