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Trip Overview

The average train between Cheltenham and Southend-on-Sea takes 3h 30m and the fastest train takes 3h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Cheltenham 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 30m
Duration
166 mi
Distance
£88
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Cheltenham to Southend-on-Sea train times

Trains run hourly between Cheltenham and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 12:46 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 27m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 27m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 27m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 40m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 42m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 35m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 41m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 33m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 27m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 35m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 40m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 42m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 35m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 40m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 42m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 35m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 40m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 42m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 35m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 27m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham to Southend-on-Sea.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 165.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 30m

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

You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Southend Victoria via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 3h 27m.

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