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

The cheapest way to get from York to Southend-on-Sea is to bus and train which costs £45 - £65 and takes 7h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from York to Southend-on-Sea is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs £65 - £110.

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

No, there is no direct bus from York station to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Rail Station and arriving at Travel Centre via Golders Green Station, Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.

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

No, there is no direct train from York to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from York and arriving at Southend Central via King's Cross St. Pancras station and West Ham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.

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

The distance between York and Southend-on-Sea is 227 miles. The road distance is 218.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from York to Southend-on-Sea without a car is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs £65 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from York to Southend-on-Sea, including transfers.

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

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

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

York to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.

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

The best way to get from York to Southend-on-Sea is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs £65 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 8h 54m.

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

York to Southend-on-Sea bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Golders Green Station.

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

York to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

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

Yes, the driving distance between York to Southend-on-Sea is 218 miles. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from York to Southend-on-Sea.

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

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Where can I stay near Southend-on-Sea?

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York to Southend-on-Sea - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from York to Southend-on-Sea by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from York to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from West Ham to Southend Centraltrain London Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...
3h 16m
£67–108
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Golders Green Stationbus 561
2. Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Coach Stationbus A6
8h 54m
£42–72
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from York to London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)bus Uk014
2. Take the train from West Ham to Southend Centraltrain London Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...
7h 30m
£45–64
Drive 216.8 mi
1. Drive from York to Southend-on-Seacar 216.8 mi
3h 51m
£55–79
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from York to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Southend Victoriatrain
5h 59m
£112–350
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Southend Victoriatrain
5h 49m
£106–349
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from York to Leedstrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane LBA - LCY
3. Take the train from West Ham to Southend Centraltrain
7h 45m
£272–692

York to Southend-on-Sea by train and subway

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Distance: 225.4 mi
Duration: 3h 16m

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

You can take a train from York to Southend Central via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, West Ham station, and West Ham in around 3h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rail Station to Travel Centre via Golders Green Station, Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 8h 54m.

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