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

The cheapest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Cromer is to bus which costs £14 - £22 and takes 6h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Cromer is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs £29 - £45.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Southend-on-Sea to Cromer. However, there are services departing from Travel Centre and arriving at The Loke via Chelmsford Victoria Road - Stand 1 and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Southend-on-Sea to Cromer. However, there are services departing from Southend Victoria and arriving at Cromer via Shenfield, Colchester and Norwich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.

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

The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Cromer is 143 miles. The road distance is 122.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Cromer without a car is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs £65 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Southend-on-Sea to Cromer, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

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

The best way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Cromer is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs £65 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £22 and takes 6h 30m.

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

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

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

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

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

Yes, the driving distance between Southend-on-Sea to Cromer is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Southend-on-Sea to Cromer.

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

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Where can I stay near Cromer?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to Shenfieldtrain
2. Take the train from Shenfield to Colchestertrain
3. Take the train from Colchester to Norwichtrain
4. Take the train from Norwich to Cromertrain
4h 11m
£67–109
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Bus Stationbus X30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Chelmsford Victoria Road - Stand 1 to Norwichbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Lokebus 44A / ...
6h 30m
£14–22
Drive 122 mi
1. Drive from Southend-on-Sea to Cromercar 122 mi
2h 27m
£30–44
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Bus Stationbus X30 / ...
2. Take the train from Chelmsford to Norwichtrain
3. Take the train from Norwich to Cromertrain
4h 52m
£54–88
Bus via London Stansted Airport (STN)
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Lokebus 44A / ...
6h 37m
£21–35

Southend-on-Sea to Cromer by train

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Distance: 141.9 mi
Duration: 4h 11m

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

You can take a train from Southend Victoria to Cromer via Shenfield, Colchester, and Norwich in around 4h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Travel Centre to The Loke via Bus Station, Chelmsford Victoria Road - Stand 1, and Bus Station in around 6h 30m.

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