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

The cheapest way to get from Ilkeston to Southend-on-Sea is to bus which costs £30 - £75 and takes 6h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ilkeston to Southend-on-Sea is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs £35 - £60.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Ilkeston to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Travel Centre via Mount Street, Broad Marsh Bus Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Ilkeston to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Long Eaton and arriving at Southend Victoria via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.

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

The distance between Ilkeston and Southend-on-Sea is 176 miles. The road distance is 159.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ilkeston to Southend-on-Sea without a car is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs £85 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Ilkeston to Southend-on-Sea, including transfers.

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

Ilkeston to Southend-on-Sea bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Broad Marsh Bus Station.

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

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

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

The best way to get from Ilkeston to Southend-on-Sea is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs £85 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 6h 53m.

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

Ilkeston to Southend-on-Sea bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.

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

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

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

Yes, the driving distance between Ilkeston to Southend-on-Sea is 159 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Ilkeston to Southend-on-Sea.

Where can I stay near Southend-on-Sea?

There are 912+ hotels available in Southend-on-Sea.

Ilkeston to Southend-on-Sea - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Ilkeston to Southend-on-Sea by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Long Eaton 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 59m
£85–143
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
2. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 777
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Travel Centrebus X30
6h 53m
£32–72
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to London Victoriabus Ukn11 / ...
2. Take the train from West Ham to Southend Centraltrain London Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...
6h 17m
£39–84
Drive 158.6 mi
1. Drive from Ilkeston to Southend-on-Seacar 158.6 mi
2h 43m
£39–56
Train via Greenwich
1. Take the train from Long Eaton to London St Pancras Intltrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from Barking to Southend Centraltrain London Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...
4h
£81–151

Ilkeston to Southend-on-Sea by bus, train, and subway

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Distance: 175.3 mi
Duration: 3h 59m

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

You can take a bus from Market Place to Southend Victoria via The Bell, Long Eaton, London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place to Travel Centre via Upper Parliament Street, Mount Street, Broad Marsh Bus Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 6h 53m.

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