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Compare coach and train for Bishop's Stortford to Southend-on-Sea
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bishop's Stortford to Southend-on-Sea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £49 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 59m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £49, while a train costs an average of £49.
Distance: 53 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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£49 Average Price Cheapest | £11 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 59m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Southend-on-Sea take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 38m.
Tickets start at around £49 compared to roughly £11 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-37.75. The journey takes 1h 29m versus 1h 11m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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FAQs: Bishop's Stortford to Southend-on-Sea
Travel to Southend-on-Sea easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bishop's Stortford to Southend-on-Sea.
Other travel options to Southend-on-Sea take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 38m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 3 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bishop's Stortford and Southend-on-Sea as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bishop's Stortford station (BIS) and arrive in Southend Victoria (SOV).
- Travel with Stephensons of Essex, Arriva UK, Central Connect to go to Southend-on-Sea by coach.
- Travel with Greater Anglia, c2c, Stansted Express to go to Southend-on-Sea by train.
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