The average train between Colchester and Southend-on-Sea takes 1h 20m and the fastest train takes 1h 11m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Colchester 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 every 30 minutes between Colchester and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 12:16 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
1h 13m • 1 change
1h 15m • 1 change
1h 25m • 1 change
1h 24m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Southend-on-Sea station via Shenfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.
Colchester to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Southend Victoria station.
Book your Colchester to Southend-on-Sea train tickets online with Greater Anglia.
The distance between Colchester and Southend-on-Sea is 41.2 km. The road distance is 84 km.
You can take a train from Colchester to Southend Victoria via Shenfield in around 1h 22m.
