Buses to Southend-on-Sea

Explore Your Travel Options to Southend-on-Sea with Virail

This page is filled with various pieces of information you'll need if you're planning your Southend-on-Sea journey.

Travel to Southend-on-Sea hassle-free by selecting the bus services provided by Greater Anglia. Experience convenience with a straightforward reservation process.

When planning your trip to Southend-on-Sea, think about the city's air quality, shown by the 30 values. A destination with clean air makes for a more enjoyable holiday.

Popular bus routes to Southend-on-Sea

Discover popular bus routes to Southend-on-Sea and book the cheapest bus ticket in no time

Popular routesAverage journey durationLowest priceTickets
Norwich - Southend-on-Sea3 hrs 37 mins£13.85Book

Bus tickets to Southend-on-Sea

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Find the best day to travel to Southend-on-Sea by bus

When travelling to Southend-on-Sea by bus, if you want to avoid crowds you can check how frequently our customers are travelling in the next 30-days using the graph below. On average, the peak hours to travel are between 6:30am and 9am in the morning, or between 4pm and 7pm in the evening. Please keep this in mind when travelling to your point of departure as you may need some extra time to arrive, particularly in big cities!

Carriers on this route

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Greater Anglia, which is operated by the Transport UK Group, provides passenger rail services in the East of England. It operates services on the Great Eastern Main Line from London Liverpool Street to destinations such as Norwich, Ipswich, and Colchester, as well as on the West Anglia Main Line from London Liverpool Street to Cambridge and Stansted Airport. Greater Anglia also operates regional services in Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, and Cambridgeshire. The Department for Transport has awarded the operating contract for services until 2025 to Abellio East Anglia Limited.

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  • Air quality
    30
    Good
  • Renewable energy
    47%
    Moderate
  • Green spaces
    0%
    Low
  • Total score
    48
    Moderate
Rank Cities Air quality Energy Green spaces Total score
1 Norwich 30 47 - 48
Cheap bus tickets to Southend-on-Sea
Looking for the best deal on a bus ticket for your trip? Here are 4 ways to get cheap bus tickets to Southend-on-Sea.

Book in advance and save

If you're looking for the best deal for your trip to Southend-on-Sea, booking bus tickets in advance is a great way to save money, but keep in mind that advance tickets are usually not available until 3 months before your travel date.

Stay flexible with your travel time and explore off-peak journeys

Planning your trips around off-peak travel times not only means that you'll be able to avoid the crowds, but can also end up saving you money. Being flexible with your schedule and considering alternative routes or times will significantly impact the amount of money you spend on getting from to Southend-on-Sea.

Always check special offers

Checking on the latest deals can help save a lot of money, making it worth taking the time to browse and compare prices. So make sure you get the best deal on your ticket and take advantage of special fares for children, youth and seniors as well as discounts for groups.

Unlock the potential of slower buses or connecting buses

If you're planning a trip with some flexible time, why not opt for the scenic route? Taking slower buses or connecting buses that make more stops may save you money on your ticket – definitely worth considering if it fits in your schedule.