The average train between Essex and Southend-on-Sea takes 1h 19m and the fastest train takes 1h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Essex 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 Essex and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 6:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essex is at 9:08 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 10:30 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Essex to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Essex station and arriving at Southend-on-Sea station via Shenfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 19m.
Essex to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from White Notley station.
Essex to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Southend Victoria station.
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The distance between Essex and Southend-on-Sea is 34.1 km. The road distance is 69 km.
You can take a train from White Notley to Southend Victoria via Shenfield in around 1h 20m.