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

The cheapest way to get from Neath to Southend-on-Sea is to bus and train which costs £21 - £65 and takes 7h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Neath to Southend-on-Sea is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs £60 - £190.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Neath station to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Neath Bus Station Stand 10 and arriving at Travel Centre via Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9, Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (STN) and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Neath to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Neath and arriving at Southend Victoria via London Paddington and Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.

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

The distance between Neath and Southend-on-Sea is 229 miles. The road distance is 224.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Neath to Southend-on-Sea without a car is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs £60 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Neath to Southend-on-Sea, including transfers.

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

Neath to Southend-on-Sea bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9.

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

Neath to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Neath station.

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

The best way to get from Neath to Southend-on-Sea is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs £60 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £90 and takes 8h 40m.

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

Neath to Southend-on-Sea bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

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

Neath to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

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

Yes, the driving distance between Neath to Southend-on-Sea is 224 miles. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Neath to Southend-on-Sea.

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

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Where can I stay near Southend-on-Sea?

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Neath to Southend-on-Sea - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Neath to London PaddingtonSwansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Southend VictoriaLondon Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria / ...
4h 8m
£62–188
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bay Campus to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals507 / ...
2. Take the train from West Ham to Southend CentralLondon Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...
7h 19m
£22–61
Drive 223.1 mi
1. Drive from Neath to Southend-on-Sea223.1 mi
4h 28m
£56–80
Fly, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London City Airport (LCY)CWL - LCY
2. Take the train from West Ham to Southend Central
7h 49m
£226–585
Bus
1. Take the bus from Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9 to Heathrow Central Bus Station201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Station727 / ...
8h 40m
£35–86

Neath to Southend-on-Sea by train

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Distance: 227.8 mi
Duration: 4h 8m

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

You can take a train from Neath to Southend Victoria via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 4h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Neath Bus Station Stand 10 to Travel Centre via Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9, Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (STN), and Bus Station in around 8h 40m.

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