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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Norwich to Chelmsfordtrain train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Travel Centrebus bus X30
    2h 29m
    £43–77

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Norwich to Chelmsford Victoria Road - Stand 1bus bus Uk007
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Travel Centrebus bus X30
    4h 13m
    £12–20

  3. Drive 99.3 mi

    1. Drive from Norwich to Southend-on-Seacar car 99.3 mi
    1h 59m
    £25–35

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Norwich to Colchestertrain train
    2. Take the train from Colchester to Shenfieldtrain train
    3. Take the train from Shenfield to Southend Victoriatrain train
    2h 35m
    £55–102

  5. Bus via London Stansted Airport (STN)

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Travel Centrebus bus X30
    4h 56m
    £22–47

Norwich to Southend-on-Sea by train and bus

Calendar96Weekly Services
Duration2h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket£43Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Norwich to Southend-on-Sea.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 106 mi
  • Duration: 2h 29m

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

You can take a bus from Norwich to Travel Centre via Chelmsford Victoria Road - Stand 1 and Bus Station in around 4h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Norwich to Southend Victoria via Colchester and Shenfield in around 2h 35m.

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