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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Southend-On-Sea to Leicester

Composite routes from Southend-On-Sea to Leicester

Cheapest
2 h 19 min
Car
216 km.
from $11
Other
2 h 24 min
174 km.
from $109.09
4 h 22 min
Train, Bus
174 km.
from $57.09
2 h 34 min
174 km.
from $72
5 h 31 min
174 km.
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Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Leicester
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.72–$25.32

First Essex

Phone:
+44 345 646 0707
Email:
Website:
firstbus.co.uk/essex
Bus from Victoria Station Interchange to Bus
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Hourly

Train operators

East Midlands Railways

Phone:
03457 125 678
Website:
eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Leicester
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$46.83–$69.62

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from London Stansted Airport to Leicester
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$29.11–$40.50

Greater Anglia

Email:
Website:
greateranglia.co.uk/
Train from Southend Victoria to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$22.78–$32.91

c2c

Phone:
+44 345 744 4422
Email:
Website:
c2c-online.co.uk/
Train from Southend Central to West
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$16.46–$22.78

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Leicester is to train and bus which costs $32.61 - $47.83 and takes 4h 22m.

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

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

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

No, there is no direct bus from Southend-on-Sea station to Leicester station. However, there are services departing from Victoria Station Interchange and arriving at Leicester St Margarets bus station via Bus Station and London Stansted Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Southend-on-Sea to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Southend Victoria and arriving at Leicester via Liverpool Street station and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.

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

The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Leicester is 229 km. The road distance is 217.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Leicester without a car is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs $59.78 - $92.39 .

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

It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Southend-on-Sea to Leicester, including transfers.

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

Southend-on-Sea to Leicester bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Victoria Station Interchange.

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

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

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

The best way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Leicester is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs $59.78 - $92.39 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 31m.

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

Southend-on-Sea to Leicester bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Bus Station.

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

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

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

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

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

Book your Southend-on-Sea to Leicester train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Leicester?

There are 772+ hotels available in Leicester. Prices start at $56.02 per night.
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