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

The cheapest way to get from Chorley to Southend-on-Sea is to bus which costs £22 - £50 and takes 10h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chorley to Southend-on-Sea is to drive which takes 4h 13m and costs £60 - £90.

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

No, there is no direct train from Chorley to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Chorley and arriving at Southend Victoria via Manchester Piccadilly, Euston station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

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

The distance between Chorley and Southend-on-Sea is 251 miles. The road distance is 244 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chorley to Southend-on-Sea without a car is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs £50 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Chorley to Southend-on-Sea, including transfers.

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

Chorley to Southend-on-Sea bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

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

Chorley to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

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

The best way to get from Chorley to Southend-on-Sea is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs £50 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £50 and takes 10h 9m.

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

Chorley to Southend-on-Sea bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Finchley Road / O2 Centre station.

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

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

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

Yes, the driving distance between Chorley to Southend-on-Sea is 244 miles. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Chorley to Southend-on-Sea.

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

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

Q: Is there a direct bus between Chorley and Southend-on-Sea?

No, there is no direct bus from Chorley to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Goring Street and arriving at Travel Centre via Bolton Interchange, Shudehill Interchange, Finchley Road Station, London Stansted Airport (STN) and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 9m.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London EustonManchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Southend VictoriaLondon Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria
4h 30m
£52–252
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Finchley Road / O2 CentreUk023 / ...
2. Take the bus from Finchley Road Station to Coach StationA6
10h 9m
£22–47
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Marble Arch540 / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Southend VictoriaLondon Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria / ...
7h 16m
£26–95
Drive 242.6 mi
1. Drive from Chorley to Southend-on-Sea242.6 mi
4h 13m
£61–88
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chorley to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Southend Victoria
5h 2m
£91–286
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chorley to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterloo
4. Take the train from West Ham to Southend Central
5h 41m
£105–324
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Southend Airport
1. Take the train from Chorley to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Southend Airport (SEN)MAN - SEN
5h 51m
£60–214
Train to Liverpool, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)LPL - STN
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Southend Victoria
7h 50m
£91–235

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

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4h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 249.4 mi
Duration: 4h 30m

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

You can take a train from Chorley to Southend Victoria via Manchester Piccadilly, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Goring Street to Travel Centre via Bolton Interchange, Shudehill Interchange, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, Finchley Road Station, London Stansted Airport (STN), and Bus Station in around 10h 9m.

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