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How to get fromSouthend-on-Sea to Hullby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train via Doncaster

    best
    1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to London Liverpool Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Doncastertrain train
    3. Take the train from Doncaster to Hulltrain train
    4h 18m
    £60–132

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Temp Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus bus 737
    2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Hull Interchangebus bus 451
    10h 3m
    £36–65

  3. Drive  199.6 mi

    1. Drive from Southend-on-Sea to Hullcar car 199.6 mi
    3h 45m
    £50–72

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Southend Central to London Fenchurch Streettrain train Shoeburyness - London Fenchurch Street / ...
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Hulltrain train London Kings Cross - Hull / ...
    5h 12m
    £55–117

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Bus Stationbus bus X30 / ...
    2. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Peterboroughtrain train
    3. Take the train from Peterborough to Hulltrain train
    6h 53m
    £74–111

Comparing Your Travel Options

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  • Distance: 239.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 18m

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

You can take a train from Southend Victoria to Hull via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Doncaster in around 4h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Station Interchange to Hull Interchange via Bus Station, Temp Bus Station, and Milton Keynes Coachway in around 10h 3m.

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