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

The cheapest way to get from Hilversum to Southend-on-Sea is to bus which costs £50 - £100 and takes 16h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hilversum to Southend-on-Sea is to fly which takes 3h 57m and costs £50 - £290.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Hilversum station to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Central Station and arriving at Travel Centre via London Victoria, Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 51m.

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

The distance between Hilversum and Southend-on-Sea is 418 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hilversum to Southend-on-Sea without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 6h 32m and costs £160 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Hilversum to Southend-on-Sea, including transfers.

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

Hilversum to Southend-on-Sea bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Central Station.

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

Hilversum to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Hilversum station.

Train, bus or fly from Hilversum to Southend-on-Sea?

The best way to get from Hilversum to Southend-on-Sea is to train via Brussels which takes 6h 32m and costs £160 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £100 and takes 16h 51m, you could also fly, which costs £50 - £290 and takes 3h 57m.

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

Hilversum to Southend-on-Sea bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Hilversum and Southend-on-Sea?

Southend-on-Sea is 1h behind Hilversum. It is currently 12:15 AM in Hilversum and 11:15 PM in Southend-on-Sea.

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

Hilversum to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.

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

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Hilversum to Southend-on-Sea - 13 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct train between Hilversum and Southend-on-Sea?

No, there is no direct train from Hilversum to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Hilversum and arriving at Southend Victoria via Rotterdam Centraal, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.

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There are 13 ways to get from Hilversum to Southend-on-Sea by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry

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Train via Brussels
best
1. Take the train from Hilversum to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
4. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Southend Victoriatrain
6h 32m
£160–299
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Central Station to London Victoriabus N824
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Coach Stationbus A8 / ...
16h 51m
£54–100
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Hilversum to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Southend-on-Seacar
5h 43m
£189–222
Train to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Hilversum to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
2. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to London City Airport (LCY)plane RTM - LCY
3. Take the train from West Ham to Southend Centraltrain
4h 27m
£119–357
Train
1. Take the train from Hilversum to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.train
3. Take the train from Barking to Southend Centraltrain
6h 49m
£72–172
Train #2
1. Take the train from Hilversum to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from Barking to Southend Centraltrain
6h 49m
£157–302
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Hilversum to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Southend-on-Seacar
6h 44m
£82–161
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London City Airport (LCY)plane AMS - LCY
2. Take the train from West Ham to Southend Centraltrain
4h 33m
£112–343
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to London Southend Airport
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London Southend Airport (SEN)plane AMS - SEN
3h 57m
£55–289
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane AMS - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain
3. Take the train from London Fenchurch Street to Southend Centraltrain
5h 32m
£79–239
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane AMS - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Southend Victoriatrain
5h 49m
£90–235
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Norwich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane AMS - NWI
2. Take the train from Norwich to Colchestertrain
3. Take the train from Colchester to Shenfieldtrain
6h 14m
£180–567
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane AMS - STN
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Southend Victoriatrain
5h 41m
£96–292

Hilversum to Southend-on-Sea by train and subway

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6h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 415.1 mi
Duration: 6h 32m

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

You can take a train from Hilversum to Southend Victoria via Rotterdam Centraal, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 6h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hilversum to Travel Centre via Amsterdam Centraal, Amsterdam Central Station, London Victoria, Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 16h 51m.

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