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

The cheapest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Brightlingsea is to bus and line 87 bus via Head Street which costs £6 - £10 and takes 3h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Brightlingsea is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs £12 - £18.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Southend-on-Sea to Brightlingsea. However, there are services departing from Travel Centre and arriving at Victoria Place via Groves Close. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Southend-on-Sea to Brightlingsea. However, there are services departing from Southend Victoria and arriving at Wivenhoe via Shenfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.

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

The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Brightlingsea is 64 miles. The road distance is 51.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Brightlingsea without a car is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs £29 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Southend-on-Sea to Brightlingsea, including transfers.

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

Southend-on-Sea to Brightlingsea bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Travel Centre station.

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

Southend-on-Sea to Brightlingsea train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Southend Victoria station.

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

The best way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Brightlingsea is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs £29 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus and line 87 bus, which costs £14 - £26 and takes 2h 48m.

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

Southend-on-Sea to Brightlingsea bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Bus Station.

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

Southend-on-Sea to Brightlingsea train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Shenfield station.

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

Yes, the driving distance between Southend-on-Sea to Brightlingsea is 52 miles. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Southend-on-Sea to Brightlingsea.

Where can I stay near Brightlingsea?

There are 971+ hotels available in Brightlingsea.

Southend-on-Sea to Brightlingsea - 4 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Southend-on-Sea to Brightlingsea by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to Shenfieldtrain Southend Victoria - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from Shenfield to Wivenhoetrain London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea / ...
2h 24m
£29–58
Bus, line 87 bus via Head Street
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Bus Stationbus X30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Head Streetbus 371 / ...
3. Take the bus from The George to Victoria Placebus 87
3h 44m
£6–10
Bus, line 87 bus
1. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Bus Stationbus X30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Groves Close to Victoria Placebus 87
2h 48m
£14–26
Drive 51.3 mi
1. Drive from Southend-on-Sea to Brightlingseacar 51.3 mi
1h 1m
£13–18

Southend-on-Sea to Brightlingsea by train, foot, and bus

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2h 24mAverage Duration

£29Cheapest Price

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Distance: 63.2 mi
Duration: 2h 24m

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

You can take a train from Southend Victoria to Bateman Road via Shenfield, Wivenhoe, and Co-op in around 2h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Travel Centre to Victoria Place via Bus Station, Chelmsford, Colchester, and Groves Close in around 2h 48m.

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