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Aberystwyth to Southend-on-Sea trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Aberystwyth and Southend-on-Sea takes 6h 54m and the fastest train takes 6h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Aberystwyth to Southend-on-Sea. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 54m
Duration
280 mi
Distance
£119
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham New Streettrain train
  2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain train
  3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Southend Victoriatrain train
6h 4m
£93–193

Aberystwyth to Southend-on-Sea train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Aberystwyth and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 5:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aberystwyth is at 7:27 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 7:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 6h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia11h 35m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia6h 13m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia6h 3m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia6h 3m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia6h 11m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia6h 13m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia6h 3m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia6h 3m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia6h 11m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia6h 13m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia6h 3m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia6h 3m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia6h 11m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia6h 13m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia6h 3m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia6h 3m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia6h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia6h 25m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia6h 25m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia6h 25m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia6h 25m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia6h 13m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia6h 3m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia6h 3m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia6h 11m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Aberystwyth to Southend-on-Sea? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Aberystwyth to Southend-on-Sea.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 279.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 54m

What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Southend-on-Sea, England?

You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Southend Victoria via Birmingham New Street, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 6h 4m.

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