Paris to Southend-on-Sea by bus
Southend-on-Sea lies 320 km (199 mi) north of Paris, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 6 h including stops, over roughly 391 km (243 mi) of road.
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| Paris | Southend-on-Sea | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | France | United Kingdom |
| Population | 2.1 million | 295,310 |
| Elevation | 42 m (138 ft) | 31 m (102 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Postal codes | 75000–75020 | SS1–SS99 |
Clocks in Southend-on-Sea are 1 h behind Paris right now, so a 6 h journey lands only 5 h later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Southend-on-Sea
Crossing from France into United Kingdom: money changes from the Euro to the Pound (GBP); traffic switches to the left; sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +44; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
Where to book buses from Paris to Southend-on-Sea
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Staying in Southend-on-Sea
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Common questions
How far is Southend-on-Sea from Paris?
320 km (199 mi) in a straight line, north of Paris; by road roughly 391 km (243 mi).
How long does it take to get from Paris to Southend-on-Sea by bus?
About 6 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Paris and Southend-on-Sea?
Southend-on-Sea is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/London against Europe/Paris).
What currency do I need in Southend-on-Sea?
The Pound (GBP).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.