What is the cheapest way to get from University of Reading to Southend-on-Sea?

The cheapest way to get from University of Reading to Southend-on-Sea is to drive which costs £20 - £29 and takes 2h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from University of Reading to Southend-on-Sea?

The fastest way to get from University of Reading to Southend-on-Sea is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs £20 - £29.

How far is it from University of Reading to Southend-on-Sea?

The distance between University of Reading and Southend-on-Sea is 84 miles. The road distance is 81.4 miles.

How do I travel from University of Reading to Southend-on-Sea without a car?

The best way to get from University of Reading to Southend-on-Sea without a car is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs £28 - £75.

How long does it take to get from University of Reading to Southend-on-Sea?

It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from University of Reading to Southend-on-Sea, including transfers.

Can I drive from University of Reading to Southend-on-Sea?

Yes, the driving distance between University of Reading to Southend-on-Sea is 81 miles. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from University of Reading to Southend-on-Sea.

Where can I stay near Southend-on-Sea?

There are 845+ hotels available in Southend-on-Sea.

University of Reading to Southend-on-Sea - 4 ways to travel via train, and car

There are 4 ways to get from University of Reading to Southend-on-Sea by train, car, or bus

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 Reading to London PaddingtonDidcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Southend VictoriaLondon Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria / ...
2h 36m
£29–73
Drive 80.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from University of Reading to Southend-on-Sea80.9 mi
2h 3m
£20–29
Train via London
1. Take the train from Reading to Liverpool Street StationElizabeth
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Southend VictoriaLondon Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria
3h 7m
£25–67
Line 3 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Wellington Avenue to Wokingham Station Interchange3
2. Take the train from Wokingham to London Waterloo
3. Take the train from West Ham to Southend Central
3h 34m
£25–72

University of Reading to Southend-on-Sea by foot, bus, and train

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2h 36mAverage Duration

£29Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from University of Reading to Southend-on-Sea.

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Distance: 83.8 mi
Duration: 2h 36m

What companies run services between University of Reading, England and Southend-on-Sea, England?

You can take a vehicle from University of Reading to Southend Victoria via Reading University, Minster Street, Reading, London Paddington, and Stratford (London) in around 2h 36m.

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