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

The cheapest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Merseyside is to bus which costs £27 - £55 and takes 9h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Merseyside is to drive which takes 4h 13m and costs £60 - £90.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Southend-on-Sea station to Merseyside station. However, there are services departing from Victoria Station Interchange and arriving at Bidston Station via Bus Station, Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, Liverpool, Liverpool One and The Metquarter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 22m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Southend-on-Sea to Merseyside. However, there are services departing from Southend Victoria and arriving at Bidston via Moorgate station, London Euston and Liverpool Central Loop Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.

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

The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Merseyside is 243 miles. The road distance is 242 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Merseyside without a car is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs £55 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Southend-on-Sea to Merseyside, including transfers.

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

Southend-on-Sea to Merseyside bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

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

Southend-on-Sea to Merseyside train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Southend Victoria station.

Train, bus or fly from Southend-on-Sea to Merseyside?

The best way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Merseyside is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs £55 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £55 and takes 9h 22m, you could also fly, which costs £40 - £200 and takes 6h 1m.

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

Southend-on-Sea to Merseyside bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Finchley Road Station.

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

Southend-on-Sea to Merseyside train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

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

Yes, the driving distance between Southend-on-Sea to Merseyside is 242 miles. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Southend-on-Sea to Merseyside.

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

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Where can I stay near Merseyside?

There are 2125+ hotels available in Merseyside.

Southend-on-Sea to Merseyside - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to London Liverpool StreetSouthend Victoria - London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from London Euston to Liverpool Lime StreetLondon Euston - Liverpool Lime Street
5h 3m
£56–232
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road StationA6
2. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Liverpool, Liverpool One
3. Take the bus from The Metquarter to Bidston Station407
9h 22m
£27–53
Drive 240.6 mi
1. Drive from Southend-on-Sea to Merseyside240.6 mi
4h 13m
£61–87
Train to London City Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Southend Central to West Ham
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Liverpool (LPL)LCY - LPL
6h 11m
£237–422
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Peterborough
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Liverpool Lime Street
3. Take the bus from The Metquarter to Coral Ridge437
9h 38m
£69–141
Fly London Southend Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from London Southend Airport (SEN) to Liverpool (LPL)SEN - LPL
6h 1m
£42–197
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to Stratford (London)
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Street
6h 22m
£90–288
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to London Liverpool Street
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)STN - LPL
6h 57m
£92–185

Southend-on-Sea to Merseyside by bus

198Weekly Buses

9h 22mAverage Duration

£27Cheapest Price

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Distance: 241.6 mi
Duration: 5h 3m

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

You can take a train from Southend Victoria to Bidston via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, Liverpool Lime Street, and Liverpool Central Loop Line in around 5h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Station Interchange to Bidston Station via Bus Station, Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, Liverpool, Liverpool One, Queen Square Bus Station, and The Metquarter in around 9h 22m.

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