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

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There are 8 ways to get from Shannon to Southend-on-Sea by plane, train, car, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly Shannon Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane SNN - LHR
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Southend Victoriatrain train
    5h 46m
    £86–379

  2. Fly Shannon Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane SNN - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain train
    3. Take the train from London Fenchurch Street to Southend Centraltrain train
    5h 36m
    £63–262

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Shannon to Dublin Terminal 1car car
    2. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    4. Drive from Liverpool to Southend-on-Seacar car
    13h 32m
    £114–427

  4. Fly Shannon Airport to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane SNN - STN
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Southend Victoriatrain train
    5h 49m
    £66–284

  5. Bus to Cork Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane ORK - LHR
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Southend Victoriatrain train
    8h 59m
    £114–369

  6. Bus to Kerry Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Kerry Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane KIR - LTN
    3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain train
    4. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Southend Victoriatrain train
    8h 51m
    £90–320

  7. Bus to Kerry Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Kerry Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane KIR - STN
    3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Southend Victoriatrain train
    8h 55m
    £84–297

  8. Bus to Cork Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane ORK - STN
    3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Southend Victoriatrain train
    9h 7m
    £77–274

Shannon Airport (SNN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration1h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£47Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 432.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 46m

What companies run services between Shannon, IE-CE, Ireland and Southend-on-Sea, England?

There is no direct connection from Shannon to Southend-on-Sea. However, you can take the line 316 bus to Shannon Airport, walk to Shannon Airport (SNN) airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), walk to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, take the train to Stratford (London), then take the train to Southend Victoria. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Shannon to Southend-on-Sea via Dublin Terminal 1, Isle of Man Douglas, and Liverpool in around 13h 32m.

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