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

The cheapest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Peterborough is to drive which costs £24 - £40 and takes 1h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Peterborough is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs £24 - £40.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Southend-on-Sea station to Peterborough station. However, there are services departing from Victoria Station Interchange and arriving at Huntingdon station via Bus Station, Coach Station and Drummer St Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Southend-on-Sea to Peterborough. However, there are services departing from Southend Victoria and arriving at Peterborough via Liverpool Street station and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.

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

The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Peterborough is 120 miles. The road distance is 101.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Peterborough without a car is to train via London which takes 2h 5m and costs £40 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 2h 5m to get from Southend-on-Sea to Peterborough, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

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

The best way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Peterborough is to train via London which takes 2h 5m and costs £40 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 27m.

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

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

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

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

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

Yes, the driving distance between Southend-on-Sea to Peterborough is 101 miles. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Southend-on-Sea to Peterborough.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Southend-on-Sea to Peterborough?

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Where can I stay near Peterborough?

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

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to London Liverpool Streettrain Southend Victoria - London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Peterboroughtrain London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
2h 5m
£42–123
Drive 100.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Southend-on-Sea to Peterboroughcar 100.6 mi
1h 53m
£25–36
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Bus Stationbus X30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Coach Stationbus X30 / ...
3. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Peterboroughtrain
4h 16m
£39–61
Train
1. Take the train from Southend Central to London Fenchurch Streettrain Shoeburyness - London Fenchurch Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Peterboroughtrain Horsham - Peterborough / ...
3h 14m
£52–105
Bus
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 Parksidebus 727 / ...
4. Take the bus from Drummer St Bus Station to Huntingdon stationbus T1
5h 27m

Southend-on-Sea to Peterborough by train and subway

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Distance: 119.4 mi
Duration: 2h 5m

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

You can take a train from Southend Victoria to Peterborough via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 2h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Station Interchange to Peterborough via Bus Station, Coach Station, Parkside, Drummer St Bus Station, Huntingdon station, and Huntingdon in around 5h 27m.

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