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Compare train, coach 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 prices starting from £24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £24, and a train costs an average of £72.
Distance: 582 km
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4h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 31m Average total duration 8h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get to Southend-on-Sea from Glasgow by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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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.

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FAQs: Glasgow to Southend-on-Sea
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This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Southend-on-Sea:
A flight is £48 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Southend-on-Sea costing on average £72.
Other travel options to Southend-on-Sea take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 35m.
Coach takes on average 13h 6m.
- Around 23 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 5 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Glasgow and Southend-on-Sea as scheduled services by train, coach 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 easyJet, British Airways to go to Southend-on-Sea by flight.
- Travel with Megabus, Scottish Citylink, FlixBus to go to Southend-on-Sea by coach.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast to go to Southend-on-Sea by train.
- 22 direct flights per day with British Airways.
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