Edinburgh to Southend-on-Sea Trains

Edinburgh to Southend-on-Sea trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Southend-on-Sea takes 5h 57m and the fastest train takes 5h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh 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.

5h 57m
Duration: 434 mi
Distance: £181
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Southend Victoriatrain London Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria

5h 32m

£152–212

Edinburgh to Southend-on-Sea train times

Trains run hourly between Edinburgh and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 6:37 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 5h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:00 PM → 11:46 PM
5h 46m • 2 changes
7:00 PM → 12:46 AM
Arrives next day
5h 46m • 2 changes
7:25 PM → 5:44 AM
Arrives next day
10h 19m • 2 changes
8:20 PM → 6:37 AM
Arrives next day
10h 17m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:37 AM → 11:13 AM
5h 36m • 2 changes
5:50 AM → 11:50 AM
6h • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 12:30 PM
5h 30m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 1:30 PM
5h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:37 AM → 11:13 AM
5h 36m • 2 changes
5:50 AM → 11:50 AM
6h • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 12:30 PM
5h 30m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 1:30 PM
5h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:37 AM → 11:13 AM
5h 36m • 2 changes
5:50 AM → 11:50 AM
6h • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 12:30 PM
5h 30m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 1:30 PM
5h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:37 AM → 11:13 AM
5h 36m • 2 changes
5:50 AM → 11:50 AM
6h • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 12:30 PM
5h 30m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 1:30 PM
5h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:00 AM → 2:52 PM
5h 52m • 2 changes
9:30 AM → 3:22 PM
5h 52m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 3:52 PM
5h 52m • 2 changes
10:30 AM → 4:22 PM
5h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:37 AM → 11:13 AM
5h 36m • 2 changes
5:50 AM → 11:50 AM
6h • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 12:30 PM
5h 30m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 1:30 PM
5h 30m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh 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.