The average train between Alresford and Southend-on-Sea takes 2h 34m and the fastest train takes 1h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Alresford 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.
Trains run hourly between Alresford and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 5:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Alresford is at 11:24 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 7:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Wivenhoe and take an average of 2h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Alresford to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Alresford station and arriving at Southend-on-Sea station via Shenfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
Alresford to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Wivenhoe station.
Alresford to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Southend Victoria station.
Book your Alresford to Southend-on-Sea train tickets online with Greater Anglia.
The distance between Alresford and Southend-on-Sea is 40.2 km. The road distance is 94 km.
You can take a train from Alresford (Essex) to Southend Victoria via Wivenhoe and Shenfield in around 2h 12m.