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

The cheapest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Derby is to bus which costs £22 - £40 and takes 6h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Derby is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs £35 - £60.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Southend-on-Sea station to Derby station. However, there are services departing from Victoria Station Interchange and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station, Coach Station and St Margaret's Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Southend-on-Sea to Derby. However, there are services departing from Southend Victoria and arriving at Derby via Liverpool Street station and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.

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

The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Derby is 172 miles. The road distance is 160.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Derby without a car is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs £75 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Southend-on-Sea to Derby, including transfers.

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

Southend-on-Sea to Derby bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

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

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

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

The best way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Derby is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs £75 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £40 and takes 6h 33m.

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

Southend-on-Sea to Derby bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.

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

Southend-on-Sea to Derby train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

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

Yes, the driving distance between Southend-on-Sea to Derby is 161 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Southend-on-Sea to Derby.

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to London Liverpool Streettrain Southend Victoria - London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Derbytrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
3h 9m
£77–118
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777
2. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
6h 33m
£22–40
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Southend Central to West Hamtrain Shoeburyness - London Fenchurch Street / ...
2. Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Derby Bus Stationbus Uk014 / ...
5h 35m
£34–50
Drive 159.6 mi
1. Drive from Southend-on-Sea to Derbycar 159.6 mi
2h 45m
£40–58
Train via London
1. Take the train from Southend Central to West Hamtrain Shoeburyness - London Fenchurch Street / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Derbytrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
3h 13m
£70–107

Southend-on-Sea to Derby by train and subway

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Distance: 171.1 mi
Duration: 3h 9m

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

You can take a train from Southend Victoria to Derby via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Station Interchange to Bus Station via Bus Station, Coach Station, and St Margaret's Bus Station in around 6h 33m.

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