The average train between Cardiff and Southend-on-Sea takes 3h 28m and the fastest train takes 3h 6m. There is an hourly train service from Cardiff 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 Cardiff and Southend-on-Sea. 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-on-Sea at 1:23 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Southend-on-Sea station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
Cardiff to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Southend Victoria station.
Book your Cardiff to Southend-on-Sea train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Cardiff and Southend-on-Sea is 269.6 km. The road distance is 306 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Southend Victoria via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 3h 26m.
