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

The cheapest way to get from Coventry to Southend-on-Sea is to bus and train which costs £17 - £40 and takes 4h.

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

The fastest way to get from Coventry to Southend-on-Sea is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs £30 - £50.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Coventry station to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Pool Meadow Bus Station and arriving at Travel Centre via London Stansted Airport (STN) and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Coventry to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Coventry and arriving at Southend Victoria via Euston station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.

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

The distance between Coventry and Southend-on-Sea is 139 miles. The road distance is 129 miles.

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

The best way to get from Coventry to Southend-on-Sea without a car is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs £20 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Coventry to Southend-on-Sea, including transfers.

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

Coventry to Southend-on-Sea bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Pool Meadow Bus Station.

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

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

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

The best way to get from Coventry to Southend-on-Sea is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs £20 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 2m.

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

Coventry to Southend-on-Sea bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

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

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

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

Yes, the driving distance between Coventry to Southend-on-Sea is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Coventry to Southend-on-Sea.

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

Book your Coventry to Southend-on-Sea train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Southend-on-Sea?

There are 847+ hotels available in Southend-on-Sea.

Coventry to Southend-on-Sea - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Coventry to Southend-on-Sea by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Coventry to London EustonBirmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Southend VictoriaLondon Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria
2h 23m
£21–102
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Finchley Road / O2 CentreUk024 / ...
2. Take the train from West Ham to Southend CentralLondon Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...
4h
£18–40
Drive 128.3 mi
1. Drive from Coventry to Southend-on-Sea128.3 mi
2h 14m
£33–47
Bus
1. Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Coach Station777
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Travel CentreX30
5h 2m

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

354Weekly Services

2h 23mAverage Duration

£21Cheapest Price

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Distance: 137.8 mi
Duration: 2h 23m

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

You can take a train from Coventry to Southend Victoria via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Travel Centre via Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (STN), and Bus Station in around 5h 2m.

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