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

The cheapest way to get from Widnes to Southend-on-Sea is to drive which costs £55 - £85 and takes 3h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Widnes to Southend-on-Sea is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs £80 - £130.

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

No, there is no direct train from Widnes to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Runcorn and arriving at Southend Victoria via Euston station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.

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

The distance between Widnes and Southend-on-Sea is 225 miles. The road distance is 229.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Widnes to Southend-on-Sea without a car is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs £80 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Widnes to Southend-on-Sea, including transfers.

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

Widnes to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Runcorn station.

Train or fly from Widnes to Southend-on-Sea?

The best way to get from Widnes to Southend-on-Sea is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs £80 - £130. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £45 - £270 and takes 5h 36m.

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

Widnes to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

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

Yes, the driving distance between Widnes to Southend-on-Sea is 229 miles. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Widnes to Southend-on-Sea.

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

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Where can I stay near Southend-on-Sea?

There are 891+ hotels available in Southend-on-Sea.

Widnes to Southend-on-Sea - 8 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Widnes to Southend-on-Sea by train, car, or plane

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best
1. Take the train from Runcorn to London Eustontrain Liverpool Lime Street - London Euston
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Southend Victoriatrain London Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria
3h 31m
£82–127
Fly Liverpool to London Southend Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Southend Airport (SEN)plane LPL - SEN
5h 36m
£48–265
Drive 228 mi
1. Drive from Widnes to Southend-on-Seacar 228 mi
3h 58m
£57–82
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Runcorn to Smethwick Galton Bridgetrain Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Stansted Airporttrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
8h 30m
£97–173
Fly Liverpool to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London City Airport (LCY)plane LPL - LCY
2. Take the train from West Ham to Southend Centraltrain
5h 47m
£285–624
Fly Liverpool to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane LPL - STN
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Southend Victoriatrain
6h 50m
£88–250
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Runcorn to Crewetrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Southend Victoriatrain
6h 11m
£103–344
Fly Manchester Airport to London Southend Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Southend Airport (SEN)plane MAN - SEN
6h 58m
£55–263

Widnes to Southend-on-Sea by train, subway, and foot

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3h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 223.7 mi
Duration: 3h 31m

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

You can take a train from Runcorn to Southend Victoria via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 31m. Alternatively, easyJet flies from Liverpool (LPL) to London Southend Airport (SEN) once daily.

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