How to Travel from

Leicester to Southend East

by Rideshare, Route or Car

Great Britain Leicester Southend East

Cheapest

By car (216 km)

2 h 20 min

216 km.

from $11

Other

Rideshare

2 h 20 min

216 km.

from $8.22

Train

2 h 30 min

176 km.

from $99.98

Bus, Train

3 h 57 min

175 km.

from $39.90

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:

+49 30 300 137 300

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

flixbus.com

Bus from Leicester St Margarets bus station to London,

Ave. Duration:

2h 30m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$17.72–$25.32

First Essex

Phone:

+44 345 646 0707

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

firstbus.co.uk/essex

Bus from Bus Station to Travel

Ave. Duration:

1h 6m

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Train operators

East Midlands Railways

Phone:

03457 125 678

Website:

eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/

Train from Leicester to London

Ave. Duration:

1h 5m

Frequency:

Every 20 minutes

Estimated price:

$46.83–$69.62

National Express

Phone:

08717 81 81 81

Website:

nationalexpress.com/en

Bus from Leicester St Margarets bus station to London

Ave. Duration:

2h 35m

Frequency:

5 times a day

Estimated price:

$29.11–$40.50

c2c

Phone:

+44 345 744 4422

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

c2c-online.co.uk/

Train from West Ham to Southend

Ave. Duration:

47 min

Frequency:

Every 15 minutes

Estimated price:

$16.46–$24.05

What is the cheapest way to get from Leicester to Southend East?

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Southend East is to bus and train which costs $32.61 - $48.91 and takes 3h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Leicester to Southend East?

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Southend East is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs $43.48 - $65.22 .

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Southend East?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Southend East. However, there are services departing from Leicester St Margarets bus station and arriving at Travel Centre via Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Southend East?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Southend East. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Southend East via King's Cross and West Ham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.

How far is it from Leicester to Southend East?

The distance between Leicester and Southend East is 221 km. The road distance is 217.1 km.

How do I travel from Leicester to Southend East without a car?

The best way to get from Leicester to Southend East without a car is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs $54.35 - $86.96 .

How long does it take to get from Leicester to Southend East?

It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Leicester to Southend East, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Southend East bus from?

Leicester to Southend East bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Leicester St Margarets bus station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Southend East train from?

Leicester to Southend East train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Southend East?

The best way to get from Leicester to Southend East is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs $54.35 - $86.96 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 8m.

Where does the Leicester to Southend East bus arrive?

Leicester to Southend East bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Stansted Airport station.

Where does the Leicester to Southend East train arrive?

Leicester to Southend East train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Southend East?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Southend East is 217 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Leicester to Southend East.

How do I get a train ticket from Leicester to Southend East?

Book your Leicester to Southend East train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Southend East?

There are 688+ hotels available in Southend East. Prices start at $44.36 per night.

Southend Pier

Southend Pier is a major landmark in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, United Kingdom. Extending 1 miles (2 km) into the Thames Estuary, it is the longest pleasure pier in the world. The bill to build the new pier, to replace a previous timber jetty, received royal assent as the >:target~@media screen}@media screen and (prefers-color-scheme:dark)}Southend Pier Act 1829 (10 Geo. 4. c. xlix) in May 1829 with construction starting in July 1829. The timber pier was replaced by an iron pier that opened to the public in August 1889. The Southend Pier Railway, opened in the early 1890s, was the first pier railway in the country.

Cliffs Pavilion

Cliffs Pavilion (locally known as the Cliffs) is a theatre, sports, exhibition and concert venue located on Station Road in Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, England, a suburb within the city of Southend-on-Sea. It is the largest purpose-built arts venue in Essex, and the largest capacity of any theatre in the East of England. In 2006, the operation of Cliffs Pavilion, along with the Palace Theatre, were handed to HQ Theatres by Southend-on-Sea Borough Council. HQ Theatres merged with Trafalgar Entertainment in 2021. In February 2022, the Cliffs played host to He Built This City concert, a tribute to the murdered MP for Southend West Sir David Amess.

Rochester Castle

Rochester Castle stands on the east bank of the River Medway in Rochester, Kent, South East England. The 12th-century keep or stone tower, which is the castle's most prominent feature, is one of the best preserved of its time in England or France.

Southend East

Southend-on-Sea, commonly referred to as Southend, is a coastal city and unitary authority area with borough status in southeastern Essex, England. It lies on the north side of the Thames Estuary, 40 mi east of central London. It is bordered to the north by Rochford and to the west by Castle Point. It is home to the longest pleasure pier in the world, Southend Pier. London Southend Airport is located north of the city centre.

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Five ways to Travel from Leicester to Southend East

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

First Essex

Train operators

East Midlands Railways

National Express

c2c

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Leicester to Southend East?

What is the fastest way to get from Leicester to Southend East?

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Southend East?

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Southend East?

How far is it from Leicester to Southend East?

How do I travel from Leicester to Southend East without a car?

How long does it take to get from Leicester to Southend East?

Where do I catch the Leicester to Southend East bus from?

Where do I catch the Leicester to Southend East train from?

Train or bus from Leicester to Southend East?

Where does the Leicester to Southend East bus arrive?

Where does the Leicester to Southend East train arrive?

Can I drive from Leicester to Southend East?

How do I get a train ticket from Leicester to Southend East?

Where can I stay near Southend East?