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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Southend-on-Sea is to bus which costs £22 - £50 and takes 4h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Southend-on-Sea is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs £30 - £50.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Travel Centre via Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Southend Victoria via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.

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

The distance between Leicester and Southend-on-Sea is 143 miles. The road distance is 135.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Southend-on-Sea without a car is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs £70 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from Leicester to Southend-on-Sea, including transfers.

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

Leicester to Southend-on-Sea bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.

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

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

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Southend-on-Sea is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs £70 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £50 and takes 4h 21m.

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

Leicester to Southend-on-Sea bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

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

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

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

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Southend-on-Sea is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Leicester to Southend-on-Sea.

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leicester 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
2h 27m
£72–121
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 777
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Travel Centrebus X30
4h 21m
£23–50
Drive 134.4 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Southend-on-Seacar 134.4 mi
2h 20m
£33–48
Train, subway
1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the subway from King's Cross St. Pancras station to Barking stationsubway
3. Take the train from Barking to Southend Centraltrain
2h 29m
£68–129
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Leicester to Stansted Airporttrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Travel Centrebus X30
4h 20m
£71–99

Leicester to Southend-on-Sea by train and subway

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Distance: 141.9 mi
Duration: 2h 27m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Southend Victoria via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Travel Centre via Coach Station and Bus Station in around 4h 21m.

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