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

The cheapest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Perth is to bus which costs £45 - £120 and takes 15h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Perth is to train and fly which takes 5h 11m and costs £100 - £340.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Southend-on-Sea station to Perth. However, there are services departing from Victoria Station Interchange and arriving at South Street via Bus Station, Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre and Park and Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 2m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Southend-on-Sea to Perth. However, there are services departing from Southend Victoria and arriving at Perth via Liverpool Street station, King's Cross and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.

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

The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Perth is 492 miles. The road distance is 436.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Perth without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 7h 29m and costs £90 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Southend-on-Sea to Perth, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

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

The best way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Perth is to train via Edinburgh which takes 7h 29m and costs £90 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £120 and takes 15h 2m.

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

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

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

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

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

Yes, the driving distance between Southend-on-Sea to Perth is 437 miles. It takes approximately 7h 47m to drive from Southend-on-Sea to Perth.

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

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Where can I stay near Perth?

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Southend-on-Sea to Perth - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Southend-on-Sea to Perth by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Perth
7h 29m
£93–266
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road StationA6
2. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Park and RideUkn11
15h 2m
£47–112
Drive 434.3 mi
1. Drive from Southend-on-Sea to Perth434.3 mi
7h 47m
£109–157
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Southend Central to West Ham
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LCY - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Leonard Street
4h 41m
Train
1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to London Liverpool StreetSouthend Victoria - London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from Finsbury Park to PerthLondon Euston - Inverness
10h 50m
£78–115
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Southend Central to West Ham
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LCY - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
5h 11m
£101–332
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to Stratford (London)
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LHR - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Leonard Street
5h 35m
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to London Liverpool Street
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)STN - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Leonard Street
5h 37m
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LTN - EDI
4. Take the bus from Airport to Leonard Street
5h 38m
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LGW - EDI
4. Take the bus from Airport to Leonard Street
5h 43m
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to London Liverpool Street
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)STN - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
6h 7m
£68–183

Southend-on-Sea to Perth by train and subway

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7h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 489.5 mi
Duration: 7h 29m

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

You can take a train from Southend Victoria to Perth via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 7h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Station Interchange to South Street via Bus Station, Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, and Park and Ride in around 15h 2m.

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