The average train between Ely and Southend-on-Sea takes 2h 48m and the fastest train takes 2h 29m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Ely 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 Ely and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 5:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ely is at 11:21 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 2h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 46m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Ely 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.
No, there is no direct train from Ely to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Ely station and arriving at Southend-on-Sea station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
Ely to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Ely station.
Ely to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Southend Victoria station.
Book your Ely to Southend-on-Sea train tickets online with Great Northern, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Ely and Southend-on-Sea is 100.7 km. The road distance is 183 km.
You can take a train from Ely to Southend Victoria via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 38m.