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How to get fromLeeds to Southend-on-Seaby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Leeds to Southend-on-Sea by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Leeds to King's Crosstrain train Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
    2. Take the train from West Ham to Southend Centraltrain train London Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...
    3h 31m
    £78–108

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Golders Green Stationbus bus 561 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Coach Stationbus bus A6
    7h 16m
    £37–63

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)bus bus Uk014 / ...
    2. Take the train from West Ham to Southend Centraltrain train London Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...
    5h 24m
    £41–59

  4. Drive  211.2 mi

    1. Drive from Leeds to Southend-on-Seacar car 211.2 mi
    3h 39m
    £53–76

  5. Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane LBA - LCY
    2. Take the train from West Ham to Southend Centraltrain train
    6h 6m
    £244–481

  6. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Southend Victoriatrain train
    5h 35m
    £106–309

  7. Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane NCL - LHR
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Southend Victoriatrain train
    6h 23m
    £115–366

Leeds to Southend-on-Sea by train and subway

Calendar223Weekly Services
Duration3h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£78Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Leeds to Southend-on-Sea.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 222.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 31m

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

You can take a train from Leeds to Southend Central via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, West Ham station, and West Ham in around 3h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Travel Centre via Golders Green Station, Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 7h 16m.

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