The average train between Bath and Southend-on-Sea takes 3h 2m and the fastest train takes 2h 39m. There is an hourly train service from Bath 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 Bath and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bath is at 10:46 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 9:22 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 39m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Bath 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.
No, there is no direct train from Bath to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Bath station and arriving at Southend-on-Sea station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
Bath to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bath Spa station.
Bath to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Southend Victoria station.
Book your Bath to Southend-on-Sea train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Bath and Southend-on-Sea is 213.9 km. The road distance is 245 km.
You can take a train from Bath Spa to Southend Victoria via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 2h 57m.