There are 5 ways to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Southend Airport (SEN) by train, bus, rideshare, car, or subway
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Train
best- Take the train from Heathrow Terminal 5 to StratfordElizabeth / ...
- Take the train from Stratford (London) to Southend AirportLondon Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria / ...
1h 55m£28–40Drive 58.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Southend Airport (SEN)58.8 mi
1h 39m£15–21Bus
- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Coach Station727 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Holiday Inn Southend AirportX30
3h 16mAirport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Southend-SEN58.8 mi
1h 39mSubway, train
- Take the subway from Heathrow Terminal 5 station to Holborn stationPiccadilly
- Take the train from Stratford (London) to Southend AirportLondon Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria / ...
2h 14m£15–27
Heathrow Terminal 5 to Southend Airport (SEN) by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Southend Airport (SEN) is to drive which costs £14 - £21 and takes 1h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Southend Airport (SEN) is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs £14 - £21.
No, there is no direct bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Southend Airport (SEN). However, there are services departing from Heathrow Terminal 5 and arriving at Holiday Inn Southend Airport via London Stansted Airport (STN) and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Southend Airport (SEN). However, there are services departing from Heathrow Terminal 5 and arriving at Southend Airport via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.
The distance between Heathrow Terminal 5 and Southend Airport (SEN) is 61 miles. The road distance is 59.1 miles.
The best way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Southend Airport (SEN) without a car is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs £27 - £40.
It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Southend Airport (SEN), including transfers.
Heathrow Terminal 5 to Southend Airport (SEN) bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Terminal 5 station.
Heathrow Terminal 5 to Southend Airport (SEN) train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Heathrow Terminal 5 station.
The best way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Southend Airport (SEN) is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs £27 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 16m.
What companies run services between Heathrow Terminal 5, England and Southend Airport (SEN), England?
You can take a vehicle from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Southend Airport via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Stratford (London) in around 1h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Holiday Inn Southend Airport via London Stansted Airport (STN) and Bus Station in around 3h 16m.
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Stratford
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–20
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
Train from Stratford (London) to Southend Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
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Contact Details
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from Heathrow Terminal 5 station to Holborn station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
- Off Peak
- £3–4
- Peak
- £4–6
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £21–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- stcessex@firstbus.co.uk
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Holiday Inn Southend Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/essex
- Website
- mozio.com
Rideshare from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Southend-SEN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Heathrow Terminal 5 to Southend Airport (SEN) bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.
Heathrow Terminal 5 to Southend Airport (SEN) train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Stratford station.
Yes, the driving distance between Heathrow Terminal 5 to Southend Airport (SEN) is 59 miles. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Southend Airport (SEN).
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There are 864+ hotels available in Southend Airport (SEN).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Heathrow Terminal 5 and Southend Airport (SEN). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.











