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Dunstable to Southend-on-Sea trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dunstable and Southend-on-Sea takes 2h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h 58m. 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.

2h 10m
Duration
76 mi
Distance
£43
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Leagrave to Farringdontrain train Bedford - Brighton / ...
  2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Southend Victoriatrain train London Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria
2h 4m
£39–55

Dunstable to Southend-on-Sea train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Dunstable and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 4:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Dunstable is at 11:28 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 1:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 2h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 30m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 33m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 28m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 30m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 9m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dunstable to Southend-on-Sea? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 75.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 10m

What companies run services between Dunstable, England and Southend-on-Sea, England?

You can take a train from Leagrave to Southend Victoria via Farringdon, Farringdon station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 4m.

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