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

The cheapest way to get from Keele to Southend-on-Sea is to bus which costs £30 - £45 and takes 6h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Keele to Southend-on-Sea is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs £45 - £70.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Keele to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from M6 Keele Services Southbound and arriving at Travel Centre via Finchley Road Station, London Stansted Airport (STN) and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

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

The distance between Keele and Southend-on-Sea is 200 miles. The road distance is 185.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Keele to Southend-on-Sea without a car is to line 25 bus and train which takes 4h 10m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Keele to Southend-on-Sea, including transfers.

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

Keele to Southend-on-Sea bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from M6 Keele Services Southbound station.

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

The best way to get from Keele to Southend-on-Sea is to bus which takes 6h 30m and costs £30 - £45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £50 - £180 and takes 6h 23m.

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

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

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

Yes, the driving distance between Keele to Southend-on-Sea is 186 miles. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Keele to Southend-on-Sea.

Where can I stay near Southend-on-Sea?

There are 848+ hotels available in Southend-on-Sea.

Keele to Southend-on-Sea - 5 ways to travel via train, line 25 bus, bus

There are 5 ways to get from Keele to Southend-on-Sea by bus, train, car, or plane

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Line 25 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Sneyd Arms PH to Stoke-on-Trent station25
2. Take the train from Stoke-on-Trent to London Euston
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Southend Victoria
4h 10m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from M6 Keele Services Southbound to Finchley Road / O2 CentreUk021 / ...
2. Take the bus from Finchley Road Station to Coach StationA6
6h 30m
£30–45
Drive 184.8 mi
1. Drive from Keele to Southend-on-Sea184.8 mi
3h 27m
£47–67
Line 85 bus, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Sneyd Arms PH to Railway Station
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Southend Victoria
6h 17m
Train
1. Take the train from Stoke-on-Trent to Leamington Spa
2. Take the train from Leamington Spa to London Marylebone
3. Take the train from West Ham to Southend Central
6h 23m
£52–177

Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

60Weekly Planes

1h 7mAverage Duration

£55Cheapest Price

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Distance: 198.9 mi
Duration: 4h 10m

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

You can take a bus from M6 Keele Services Southbound to Travel Centre via Finchley Road / O2 Centre, Finchley Road Station, London Stansted Airport (STN), and Bus Station in around 6h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sneyd Arms PH to Southend Central via Stoke-on-Trent station, Stoke-on-Trent, Leamington Spa, London Marylebone, Baker Street station, West Ham station, and West Ham in around 6h 23m.

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