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How to get fromSt Helens to Southend-on-Seaby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 10 ways to get from St Helens to Southend-on-Sea by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to London Eustontrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Southend Victoriatrain train London Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria
    4h 27m
    £90–168

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Warrington Interchange to London Victoriabus bus Uk021
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Coach Stationbus bus A8 / ...
    10h 27m
    £36–68

  3. Drive 231.7 mi

    1. Drive from St Helens to Southend-on-Seacar car 231.7 mi
    4h 1m
    £57–82

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from St Helens Junction to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Southend Victoriatrain train
    5h 7m
    £101–332

  5. Train via Liverpool Lime Street

    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to London Eustontrain train Liverpool Lime Street - London Euston
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Southend Victoriatrain train London Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria
    4h 47m
    £91–177

  6. Train via Peterborough

    1. Take the train from Warrington Central to Peterboroughtrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Stansted Airporttrain train Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
    9h 8m
    £116–184

  7. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Southend Airport

    1. Take the train from St Helens Junction to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Southend Airport (SEN)plane plane MAN - SEN
    5h 43m
    £58–234

  8. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Take the train from St Helens Junction to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane MAN - SOU
    3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain train
    4. Take the train from West Ham to Southend Centraltrain train
    5h 26m
    £130–301

  9. Fly Liverpool to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane LPL - LCY
    2. Take the train from West Ham to Southend Centraltrain train
    6h 44m
    £246–583

  10. Fly Liverpool to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane LPL - STN
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Southend Victoriatrain train
    7h 37m
    £85–212

St Helens to Southend-on-Sea by train and bus

Calendar210Weekly Services
Duration4h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 245.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 27m

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

You can take a train from St Helens Central to Southend Victoria via Wigan North Western, London Euston, Euston Station, Liverpool Street Station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Marys Market to Travel Centre via Warrington Interchange, London Victoria, Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 10h 27m.

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