Love arriving at Southend

Southend-on-Sea is a vibrant seaside town and its seven miles of award-winning coastline provides ample opportunity for a variety of water sports and leisure activities. With great transport links around the county and to London there is always lots to see and do.  

...by Bus

As the Campus is located in the town centre, most local buses stop nearby throughout the day and at weekends.

Further information is available on the University Traffic updates and route planners web page.

...by Train

Southend is served by two major railway lines: the c2c service from Southend Central (adjacent to the Campus) to London Fenchurch Street and the 'National Express East Anglia' service from Southend Victoria to London Liverpool Street. Both services reach London in approximately 50 minutes.

Further information is available on the University Traffic updates and route planners web page.

...by Car

To reach the Campus by car, follow signs from the A13 or A127 for the Town Centre. A map of the Southend Campus is available online. The closest car parks to the Campus are underneath University Square student accommodation (car park entrance in College Way) and underneath South Essex College (car park entrance in Elmer Approach)

...by Cycle

There are cycle racks outside the Gateway Building and Clifftown Studios and inside University Square, with other cycle parking available throughout the town centre.    

Information on cycle routes in Southend is available on the Southend Borough Council website

...by Coach

National Express coach services to Southend Bus Station operate from all over Britain. Direct coaches to Southend run every hour from Stansted airport and on a regular basis from other UK airports.

Further information is available on the National Express website.