Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Leigh-on-Sea travel guide

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Leigh-on-Sea is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Leigh-on-Sea to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Leigh-on-Sea

If you’re looking for affordable options, Oaktree Vegan Restaurant (75 Leigh Road) and Kilkie’s Seafood Bar and Restaurant (71 Broadway) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Mad Dogs & Englishmen (1349-1353 London Rd) and Afternoon Tea at The Fancy Fox Patisserie (49 Broadway W) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Leigh-on-Sea.

When to visit Leigh-on-Sea

Leigh-on-Sea in January
Estimated hotel price
£71
1 night at 3-star hotel
Leigh-on-Sea in January
Estimated hotel price
£71
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Leigh-on-Sea

Plane

When flying to Leigh-on-Sea, you’ll arrive at London Southend (SEN), which is located 3 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Leigh-on-Sea departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Leigh-on-Sea, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Leigh-on-Sea to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 36m trip. The train station in Leigh-on-Sea is called Leigh-on-Sea Leigh On Sea, Essex, and is located 0.6 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Leigh-on-Sea is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 34 miles from Leigh-on-Sea. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Leigh-on-Sea, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Leigh-on-Sea takes 95 miles and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 130 miles.

Plane

When flying to Leigh-on-Sea, you’ll arrive at London Southend (SEN), which is located 3 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Leigh-on-Sea departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Leigh-on-Sea, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Leigh-on-Sea to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 36m trip. The train station in Leigh-on-Sea is called Leigh-on-Sea Leigh On Sea, Essex, and is located 0.6 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Leigh-on-Sea is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 34 miles from Leigh-on-Sea. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Leigh-on-Sea, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Leigh-on-Sea takes 95 miles and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 130 miles.

Airports near Leigh-on-Sea

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Leigh-on-Sea

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Leigh-on-Sea

Most booked hotels in Leigh-on-Sea

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Roslin Beach Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£143+
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Holiday Inn Southend
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£78+
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Ilfracombe House Hotel - near Cliffs Pavilion
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£89+
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Seven Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£94+
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Oyster Fleet Hotel
2 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£73+
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Park Inn Palace, Southend-on-Sea
3 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
£76+
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Hiring a car in Leigh-on-Sea

Hiring a car in Leigh-on-Sea costs £31 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Leigh-on-Sea (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Leigh-on-Sea is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Leigh-on-Sea costs £31 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Leigh-on-Sea (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Leigh-on-Sea is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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