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

The cheapest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Cobh is to train and fly which costs €90 - €260 and takes 6h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Cobh is to train and fly which takes 6h 56m and costs €90 - €260.

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

The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Cobh is 685 km.

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

The best way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Cobh without a car is to train and bus and car ferry which takes 39h 54m and costs €220 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Southend-on-Sea to Cobh, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cobh?

There are 309+ hotels available in Cobh.

Southend-on-Sea to Cobh - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, and line 200 bus

There are 8 ways to get from Southend-on-Sea to Cobh by train, plane, bus, ferry, car, or car ferry

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

Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cork Airport, line 200 bus
best
1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to Stratford (London)
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)LHR - ORK
3. Take the bus from Cork Saint Patrick's Quay to Spy Hill
6h 48m
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Cork Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Southend Central to London Fenchurch Street
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cork Airport (ORK)LGW - ORK
6h 56m
€94–254
Train, ferry, bus, drive
1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to Stratford (London)
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Swansea
3. Take the train from Swansea to Fishguard Harbour
4. Take the ferry from Fishguard to Rosslare Harbour
5. Take the bus from Bridgetown to Waterford Hospital370
6. Drive from Waterford Hospital to Cobh
16h 34m
€177–443
Train, bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Southend Central to West Ham
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dunkerque Port
3. Take the car ferry from Dunkirk to Rosslare Harbour
4. Take the bus from Rosslare Harbour to Cork Bus Station Parnell Place40
39h 54m
€229–530
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Southend-on-Sea to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Cobh
11h 39m
€165–282
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cork Airport, line 200 bus
1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to London Liverpool Street
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cork Airport (ORK)STN - ORK
3. Take the bus from Cork Saint Patrick's Quay to Spy Hill
7h 4m
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to Stratford (London)
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Cork Airport (ORK)LTN - ORK
7h 5m
€102–313
Train to London City Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Southend Central to West Ham
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LCY - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Cork
9h 16m
€130–383

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK) flights

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1h 22mAverage Duration

€69Cheapest Price

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Distance: 685 km
Duration: 6h 48m

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

There is no direct connection from Southend-on-Sea to Cobh. However, you can take the train to Stratford (London), take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Cork Airport (ORK), walk to Cork Airport, take the line 225 bus to Cork Bus Station, walk to Cork Saint Patrick's Quay, then take the line 200 bus to Spy Hill. Alternatively, you can take a train from Southend Victoria to Cobh via Stratford, London Paddington, Swansea, Fishguard Harbour, Fishguard, Rosslare Harbour, Bridgetown, and Waterford Hospital in around 16h 34m.

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