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

The cheapest way to get from Rotherham to Southend-on-Sea is to bus and train which costs £40 - £90 and takes 5h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotherham to Southend-on-Sea is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs £40 - £65.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Rotherham to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Westgate/Unity Place and arriving at Travel Centre via Meadowhall Interchange/A2, Golders Green Station, Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Rotherham to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Rotherham Central and arriving at Southend Victoria via Doncaster, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.

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

The distance between Rotherham and Southend-on-Sea is 213 miles. The road distance is 183.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rotherham to Southend-on-Sea without a car is to train via Doncaster which takes 3h 37m and costs £65 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Rotherham to Southend-on-Sea, including transfers.

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

Rotherham to Southend-on-Sea bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Meadowhall Interchange/A2 station.

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

Rotherham to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Doncaster station.

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

The best way to get from Rotherham to Southend-on-Sea is to train via Doncaster which takes 3h 37m and costs £65 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £95 and takes 7h 52m.

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

Rotherham to Southend-on-Sea bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Golders Green Station.

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

Rotherham to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

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

Yes, the driving distance between Rotherham to Southend-on-Sea is 184 miles. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Rotherham to Southend-on-Sea.

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

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Rotherham to Southend-on-Sea - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Rotherham to Southend-on-Sea by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Doncaster
best
1. Take the train from Doncaster to King's Crosstrain Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Southend Victoriatrain London Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria
3h 37m
£66–146
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to London Victoriabus Ukx010 / ...
2. Take the train from West Ham to Southend Centraltrain London Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...
5h 41m
£41–90
Drive 182.5 mi
1. Drive from Rotherham to Southend-on-Seacar 182.5 mi
3h 16m
£45–65
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Southend Victoriatrain
5h 55m
£109–357
Train
1. Take the train from Sheffield to London St Pancras Intltrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International
2. Take the train from Barking to Southend Centraltrain London Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...
4h 11m
£105–189
Bus
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/A2 to Golders Green Stationbus 561 / ...
2. Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Coach Stationbus A6
7h 52m
£41–94

Rotherham to Southend-on-Sea by train and subway

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Distance: 211.3 mi
Duration: 3h 37m

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

You can take a train from Rotherham Central to Southend Victoria via Doncaster, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westgate/Unity Place to Travel Centre via Meadowhall Interchange/A4, Meadowhall Interchange/A2, Golders Green Station, Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 7h 52m.

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