The average train between Derby and Southend-on-Sea takes 3h 5m and the fastest train takes 2h 56m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Derby 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 Derby and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 4:39 AM at night, and the last departure from Derby is at 9:03 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 12:26 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 3h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 5m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Derby 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.
No, there is no direct train from Derby to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at Southend-on-Sea station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
Derby to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.
Derby to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Southend Victoria station.
Book your Derby to Southend-on-Sea train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Derby and Southend-on-Sea is 214.4 km. The road distance is 275 km.
You can take a train from Derby to Southend Victoria via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 58m.