The average train between Cardiff and Southend Airport (SEN) takes 3h 20m and the fastest train takes 2h 59m. There is an hourly train service from Cardiff to Southend Airport (SEN). 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 Cardiff and Southend Airport (SEN). The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Southend Airport (SEN) at 1:12 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Southend Airport (SEN). However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Southend Airport (SEN) station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
Cardiff to Southend Airport (SEN) train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Southend Airport (SEN) train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Southend Airport station.
Book your Cardiff to Southend Airport (SEN) train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Cardiff and Southend Airport (SEN) is 268.6 km. The road distance is 303 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Southend Airport via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 3h 10m.