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

The cheapest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Leicester is to bus which costs £22 - £55 and takes 5h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Leicester is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs £30 - £50.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Southend-on-Sea station to Leicester station. However, there are services departing from Victoria Station Interchange and arriving at St Margaret's Bus Station via Bus Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Southend-on-Sea to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Southend Victoria and arriving at Leicester via Liverpool Street station and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.

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

The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Leicester is 143 miles. The road distance is 135.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Leicester without a car is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs £70 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Southend-on-Sea to Leicester, including transfers.

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

Southend-on-Sea to Leicester bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Victoria Station Interchange.

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

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

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

The best way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Leicester is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs £70 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £55 and takes 5h 10m.

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

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

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

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

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

Yes, the driving distance between Southend-on-Sea to Leicester is 136 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Southend-on-Sea to Leicester.

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

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

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

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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 Leicestertrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
2h 23m
£71–118
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Victoria Station Interchange to Bus Stationbus X30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Coach Stationbus X30 / ...
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777
5h 10m
£22–51
Drive 134.9 mi
1. Drive from Southend-on-Sea to Leicestercar 134.9 mi
2h 21m
£33–48
Train, subway
1. Take the train from Southend Central to West Hamtrain
2. Take the subway from West Ham station to King's Cross St. Pancras stationsubway
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Leicestertrain
2h 29m
£66–117
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Bus Stationbus X30 / ...
2. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Leicestertrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
5h 16m
£69–101

Southend-on-Sea to Leicester by train and subway

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2h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 141.9 mi
Duration: 2h 23m

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

You can take a train from Southend Victoria to Leicester via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Station Interchange to St Margaret's Bus Station via Bus Station and Coach Station in around 5h 10m.

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