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

The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Southend-on-Sea is to bus which costs £24 - £65 and takes 6h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nottingham to Southend-on-Sea is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs £35 - £55.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Nottingham station to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Broad Marsh Bus Station and arriving at Travel Centre via St Margaret's Bus Station, Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Nottingham and arriving at Southend Victoria via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.

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

The distance between Nottingham and Southend-on-Sea is 170 miles. The road distance is 152.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Nottingham to Southend-on-Sea without a car is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs £80 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Nottingham to Southend-on-Sea, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

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

The best way to get from Nottingham to Southend-on-Sea is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs £80 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £65 and takes 6h 1m.

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

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

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

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

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

Yes, the driving distance between Nottingham to Southend-on-Sea is 153 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Nottingham to Southend-on-Sea.

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Nottingham to London St Pancras Intltrain Nottingham - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Southend Victoriatrain London Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria
3h 6m
£85–128
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 1m
£25–63
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station to London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)bus Ukn11 / ...
2. Take the train from West Ham to Southend Centraltrain London Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...
4h 4m
£32–63
Drive 151.9 mi
1. Drive from Nottingham to Southend-on-Seacar 151.9 mi
2h 46m
£38–54
Train via Greenwich
1. Take the train from Nottingham to London St Pancras Intltrain Nottingham - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from Barking to Southend Centraltrain London Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...
3h 8m
£79–123

Nottingham to Southend-on-Sea by train and subway

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Distance: 169.2 mi
Duration: 3h 6m

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

You can take a train from Nottingham to Southend Victoria via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Travel Centre via St Margaret's Bus Station, Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 6h 1m.

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