What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Southend?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Southend is to drive which costs £45 - £65 and takes 3h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Southend?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Southend is to train and fly which takes 3h 38m and costs £100 - £140.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Southend?

The distance between Edinburgh and Southend is 127 miles. The road distance is 187.7 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Southend without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Southend without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 21m and costs £60 - £75.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Southend?

It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Edinburgh to Southend, including transfers.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Southend?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Southend is 188 miles. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Edinburgh to Southend.

Where can I stay near Southend?

There are 34+ hotels available in Southend.

Edinburgh to Southend - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh to Southend by train, plane, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, fly
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Campbeltown (CAL)plane GLA - CAL
3h 38m
£101–138
Drive 186.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Southendcar 186.6 mi
3h 52m
£45–65
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Terminusbus 926
6h 21m
£61–74
Bus
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk090
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Millknowe Roadbus 926
6h 44m
£47–63
Bus via Bus Terminal
1. Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 902
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Terminusbus 926
8h 1m
Train, drive
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
3. Drive from Girvan to Southendcar
7h 24m
£79–110

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Campbeltown (CAL) flights

10Weekly Planes

45 minAverage Duration

£49Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Southend.

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Distance: 125.8 mi
Duration: 3h 38m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Southend, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Princes Street to Southend via Buchanan Bus Station and Millknowe Road in around 6h 44m.

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