Southend-on-Sea travel guide
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With a population of 163,377, Southend-on-Sea is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Southend-on-Sea to see all of its attractions.
Activities & attractions in Southend-on-Sea
Where to Eat in Southend-on-Sea
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Roslin Beach Hotel Restaurant (10-12 Thorpe Esplanade) and Monti - Southend (513 Southchurch Road) are great picks.
When to visit Southend-on-Sea
How to Get to Southend-on-Sea
Plane
When flying to Southend-on-Sea, you’ll arrive at London Southend (SEN), which is located 2 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Southend-on-Sea departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Southend-on-Sea, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Southend-on-Sea to Cambridge takes 1h 06m and costs around £33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £34 for a 1h 33m trip. Located 2 miles from the city centre, Southend-on-Sea is the busiest station in Southend-on-Sea. Another popular train station is Southend-on-Sea East, located 0.8 miles from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Southend-on-Sea is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 36 miles from Southend-on-Sea. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Southend-on-Sea, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Southend-on-Sea takes 120 miles and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £3 for a journey of 130 miles. The most popular bus station is Southend-on-Sea Westcliff-on-Sea, located 1.0 mile from the city centre of Southend-on-Sea. Southend-on-Sea Leigh Elms is also a commonly used station, and is 3 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Southend-on-Sea
Where to stay in Southend-on-Sea
Average rates range from around £131 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £124 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Southend-on-Sea
Most booked hotels in Southend-on-Sea
Hiring a car in Southend-on-Sea
Hiring a car in Southend-on-Sea costs £40 per day, on average.
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Southend-on-Sea (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.85 and £23.79. The most frequently booked car type in Southend-on-Sea is Compact (Vauxhall Mokka or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Hyundai i20 or similar) is, on average, 80% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.