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Compare train and flight for Glasgow to Southend-on-Sea
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Southend-on-Sea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of £59 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 19m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £59, while a train costs an average of £121.
Distance: 582 km
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Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
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£59 Average Price Cheapest | £121 Average Price | £113 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 19m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 49m Average total duration 8h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental | |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Southend-on-Sea:
A flight is £61 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Southend-on-Sea costing on average £121.
Other travel options to Southend-on-Sea take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 49m.
You'll arrive about 6h 11m sooner (1h 19m by flight vs 7h 30m by car) and save roughly £54 compared to fuel and tolls (£59 vs £113). You also avoid a long drive, giving you more time to relax or get on with your plans.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way, are travelling with bulky luggage, or need a car at your destination.
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How to get to Southend-on-Sea from Glasgow by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Glasgow to Southend-on-Sea is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:051h30Glasgow8:35Southend-on-Sea£271One-way0 changes
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This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Southend-on-Sea:
A flight is £61 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Southend-on-Sea costing on average £121.
Other travel options to Southend-on-Sea take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 49m.
- Around 25 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Glasgow and Southend-on-Sea as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Glasgow International Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Glasgow Central (GLC) and arrive in Southend Victoria (SOV).
- Travel with Caledonian Sleeper, Avanti West Coast to go to Southend-on-Sea by train.
- Travel with easyJet to go to Southend-on-Sea by flight.
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