The average train between Dunstable and Southend-on-Sea takes 2h 12m and the fastest train takes 1h 56m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Dunstable 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 Dunstable and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 5:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dunstable is at 11:07 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 1:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 2h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Dunstable to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Dunstable station and arriving at Southend-on-Sea station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
Dunstable to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Leagrave station.
Dunstable to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Southend Victoria station.
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The distance between Dunstable and Southend-on-Sea is 93.6 km. The road distance is 122 km.
You can take a train from Leagrave to Southend Victoria via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and Stratford (London) in around 2h 7m.
