The average train between Doncaster and Southend-on-Sea takes 3h 16m and the fastest train takes 2h 49m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Doncaster 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 Doncaster and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 5:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Doncaster is at 10:39 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 6:57 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 3h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Doncaster to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Doncaster station and arriving at Southend-on-Sea station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
Doncaster to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Doncaster station.
Doncaster to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Southend Central station.
Book your Doncaster to Southend-on-Sea train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Doncaster and Southend-on-Sea is 253.6 km. The road distance is 311 km.
You can take a train from Doncaster to Southend Central via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, West Ham station, and West Ham in around 2h 59m.
