The average train between Dundee and Southend-on-Sea takes 8h 4m and the fastest train takes 7h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Dundee 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 Dundee and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dundee is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 11:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 8h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Dundee to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Dundee station and arriving at Southend-on-Sea station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.
Dundee to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dundee station.
Dundee to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Southend Central station.
Book your Dundee to Southend-on-Sea train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Dundee and Southend-on-Sea is 598.8 km. The road distance is 782 km.
You can take a train from Dundee to Southend Central via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Barking station, and Barking in around 7h 23m.