The average train between Didcot and Southend-on-Sea takes 2h 13m and the fastest train takes 2h. There is an hourly train service from Didcot 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 hourly between Didcot and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 5:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Didcot is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 1:58 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Didcot to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Didcot station and arriving at Southend-on-Sea station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.
Didcot to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Didcot Parkway station.
Didcot to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Southend Victoria station.
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The distance between Didcot and Southend-on-Sea is 135.4 km. The road distance is 158 km.
You can take a train from Didcot Parkway to Southend Victoria via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 2h 9m.