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

The cheapest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Lampeter is to bus which costs £50 - £140 and takes 12h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Lampeter is to drive which takes 5h 8m and costs £60 - £90.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Southend-on-Sea station to Lampeter. However, there are services departing from Victoria Station Interchange and arriving at The Black Lion via Bus Station, Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Swansea Bus Station Stand B and Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 3m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Southend-on-Sea to Lampeter. However, there are services departing from Southend Victoria and arriving at Carmarthen via Stratford, London Paddington and Swansea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.

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

The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Lampeter is 293 miles. The road distance is 251 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Lampeter without a car is to train via Swansea which takes 7h 13m and costs £120 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 7h 13m to get from Southend-on-Sea to Lampeter, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

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

The best way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Lampeter is to train via Swansea which takes 7h 13m and costs £120 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £140 and takes 12h 3m.

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

Southend-on-Sea to Lampeter bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

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

Southend-on-Sea to Lampeter train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.

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

Yes, the driving distance between Southend-on-Sea to Lampeter is 251 miles. It takes approximately 5h 8m to drive from Southend-on-Sea to Lampeter.

Where can I stay near Lampeter?

There are 699+ hotels available in Lampeter.

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

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

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Train via Swansea
best
1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Swanseatrain
3. Take the train from Swansea to Carmarthentrain
7h 13m
£124–233
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 201 / ...
3. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Rose and Crownbus 112 / ...
4. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to The Black Lionbus T1 / ...
12h 3m
£53–133
Drive 249.6 mi
1. Drive from Southend-on-Sea to Lampetercar 249.6 mi
5h 8m
£63–90
Train
1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to Stratford (London)train Southend Victoria - London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Carmarthentrain London Paddington - Carmarthen
7h 19m
£122–227
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain
3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to The Black Lionbus T1 / ...
11h 27m
£133–209

Southend-on-Sea to Lampeter by train and bus

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7h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 291.5 mi
Duration: 7h 13m

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

You can take a train from Southend Victoria to The Black Lion via Stratford, London Paddington, Swansea, Carmarthen, and Carmarthen station in around 7h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Station Interchange to The Black Lion via Bus Station, Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, Rose and Crown, and Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 in around 12h 3m.

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