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 4:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Derby is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 1:58 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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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 57m.
