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Boston to Southend-on-Sea trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Boston and Southend-on-Sea takes 3h 59m and the fastest train takes 3h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Boston 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.

3h 59m
Duration
182 mi
Distance
£79
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Boston to Granthamtrain train
  2. Take the train from Grantham to King's Crosstrain train
  3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Southend Victoriatrain train
3h 36m
£57–109

Boston to Southend-on-Sea train times

Trains run hourly between Boston and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 6:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Boston is at 9:54 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 12:22 PM. All services require a transfer at Grantham and take an average of 3h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 39m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 7m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 37m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 58m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysHull TrainsLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 7m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 37m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 56m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 37m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 58m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 58m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 39m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 7m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 37m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 58m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Boston 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 Boston to Southend-on-Sea.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 182.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 59m

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

You can take a train from Boston to Southend Victoria via Grantham, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 36m.

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