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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Norwich to Southend-on-Sea
Cheapest price
£40
Average price
£40
Fastest journey
3 h 22 m
Average duration
3 h 22 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
128 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Norwich to Southend-on-Sea is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Norwich to Southend-on-Sea will cost around £40 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £40.
Of the 1 buses that leave Norwich for Southend-on-Sea every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 128 km distance in an average of 3 h 22 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 22 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 h 22 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
8:003h22Norwich11:22Southend-on-Sea£401One-way0 changes
- 8:003h22Norwich11:22Southend-on-Sea£401One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Norwich to Southend-on-Sea
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Norwich to Southend-on-Sea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £14, and a coach costs an average of £40.
Distance: 128 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£40 Average Price | £32 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 52m Average total duration 3h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Overview: Bus from Norwich to Southend-on-Sea
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Buses from Norwich to Southend-on-Sea run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 22m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £40 but you can travel from only £14 by train.
The earliest coach runs at 04:01, the last at 22:23. The fastest coach covers the 128 km distance in 3h 22m.
Distance 128 km |
Average bus duration 3h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £40 |
Buses per day 5 |
Fastest bus 3h 22m |
First bus 4:01 |
Last bus 22:23 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 1 day |
FAQs: Norwich to Southend-on-Sea coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Norwich to Southend-on-Sea by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Southend-on-Sea, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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