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Chester to Southend-on-Sea trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Chester and Southend-on-Sea takes 3h 37m and the fastest train takes 3h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Chester 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 37m
Duration
222 mi
Distance
£97
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain train Chester - London Euston / ...
  2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Southend Victoriatrain train London Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria
3h 31m
£82–132

Chester to Southend-on-Sea train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Chester and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 7:31 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 11:22 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 42m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 44m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 28m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 41m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 41m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 46m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 41m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 41m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 8m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 24m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 20m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 28m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 41m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 41m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 28m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 41m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 41m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chester 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 Chester to Southend-on-Sea.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 222.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 37m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Southend Victoria via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 31m.

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