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Southend Central Museum and Planetarium
Museum beside Prittlewell Priory covering local archaeology, social history and natural history. A strong introduction to Southend and Essex.
Flights from Carlisle to Southend-on-Sea depart on average 35 times per day, taking around 2h 1m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £115 if you book in advance.
There are 25 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:50, the last at 22:05. The fastest flight covers the 445 km distance in 1h 10m. December is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 445 km |
Average flight duration 2h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price £115 |
Flights per day 35 |
Direct flights 25 |
Fastest flight 1h 10m |
First flight 5:50 |
Last flight 22:05 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Cheapest price on 19 Sept
£28
Average ticket price on 19 Sept
£64
Fastest journey on 19 Sept
1 h 15 m
Average journey duration on 19 Sept
1 h 23 m
Flights on 19 Sept
2
Distance
445 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Carlisle 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 Carlisle to Southend-on-Sea will cost around £64 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £28.
On Sat 19 Sept, we found 2 flights from Carlisle to Southend-on-Sea, including 2 direct services.
These direct flights cover the 445 km distance in an average of 1 h 23 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .
The slowest flights will take 1 h 30 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.




Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Carlisle to Southend-on-Sea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of £367 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 1m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £367, while a flight costs an average of £367.
Distance: 445 km
Most popular Flight | Driving |
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£367 Average Price Cheapest | £87 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 1m Average total duration Fastest 2h 1m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
The table below shows live departures for Carlisle to Southend-on-Sea flights for tomorrow, Saturday 19 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:25 Carlisle | 1h30 | 9:55 Southend-on-Sea | 0 changesdirect | |
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Museum beside Prittlewell Priory covering local archaeology, social history and natural history. A strong introduction to Southend and Essex.
Historic house museum in Priory Park with restored rooms, monastic remains and displays on local life. Good for history and architecture.
Compact museum at the end of the pier exploring the pier’s engineering, railway and seaside heritage. Worth adding to a pier visit.
Popular beachfront promenade for walking, cycling and sea views, linking the pier, gardens and classic seaside attractions.
Lively old fishing quarter with cobbled lanes, cockle sheds, pubs, small galleries and estuary views. Full of local character.
Large park with formal gardens, lake, play areas and the priory complex. A pleasant green space for walks near the centre.
Freshly landed fish, usually cod or haddock, in batter with chips. A classic Essex seaside meal tied to Southend’s long pier and beachfront chippies.
Briny native or rock oysters from the Thames Estuary area, traditionally eaten very fresh. They reflect the long shellfish heritage of the Essex coast.
Sweet, delicate prawns from the nearby North Sea and estuary waters, often served simply with bread and butter. A long-standing local seafood favourite.
Stylish restaurant in nearby Leigh-on-Sea focused on British seafood and seasonal cooking. Cosy, polished dining room with estuary character.
Historic seafront fish restaurant known for oysters, cockles and classic seafood. Traditional, no-frills atmosphere close to the beach.
Popular seafood restaurant and fishmonger serving fresh local catch, shellfish and grilled fish. Smart but relaxed setting near the seafront.
Moderate for a UK seaside city. Dining and hotels cost less than London, but peak summer stays and seafront areas raise prices. Local buses and trains are standard UK-priced.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual if service is not included. Round up taxi fares. Cafés and pubs do not require tips, but small change is appreciated.
British Airways service the route for flights from Carlisle to Southend-On-Sea. The airline offers frequent, daily services with the first flight from Newcastle Airport to London, Heathrow Airport, the closest airports to Carlisle and Southend-On-Sea, at 4:30 p.m. and the last flight of the day departing for Heathrow at 9:15 p.m. The flights from Carlisle to Southend-On-Sea are nonstop and the average journey duration is 1 hour and 15 minutes.
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