What is the cheapest way to get from Southampton to Essex?

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Essex is to bus which costs £27 - £65 and takes 5h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Southampton to Essex?

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Essex is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Essex?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Essex. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Polecat Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station and Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and Essex?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Essex. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at White Notley via Waterloo station and Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.

How far is it from Southampton to Essex?

The distance between Southampton and Essex is 126 miles. The road distance is 122.9 miles.

How do I travel from Southampton to Essex without a car?

The best way to get from Southampton to Essex without a car is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs £55 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Southampton to Essex?

It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Southampton to Essex, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Essex bus from?

Southampton to Essex bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Essex train from?

Southampton to Essex train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.

Train or bus from Southampton to Essex?

The best way to get from Southampton to Essex is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs £55 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £65 and takes 5h 8m.

Where does the Southampton to Essex bus arrive?

Southampton to Essex bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Southampton to Essex train arrive?

Southampton to Essex train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Southampton to Essex?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Essex is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Southampton to Essex.

How do I get a train ticket from Southampton to Essex?

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Where can I stay near Essex?

There are 593+ hotels available in Essex.

Southampton to Essex - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Southampton to Essex by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to White Notleytrain London Liverpool Street - Braintree
3h 20m
£58–137
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 032
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 727 / ...
5h 8m
£27–63
Drive 122.2 mi
1. Drive from Southampton to Essexcar 122.2 mi
2h 46m
£30–43
Train via Reading
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Shenfieldtrain
3h 54m
£69–140

Southampton to Essex by train

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Distance: 124.9 mi
Duration: 3h 20m

What companies run services between Southampton, England and Essex, England?

You can take a train from Southampton Central to White Notley via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 3h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Polecat Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, and Bus Interchange in around 5h 8m.

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