The average train between Felixstowe and Southend-on-Sea takes 3h 15m and the fastest train takes 2h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Felixstowe 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 Felixstowe and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 7:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Felixstowe is at 11:01 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 7:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Ipswich and take an average of 3h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Felixstowe to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Felixstowe station and arriving at Southend-on-Sea station via Ipswich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
Felixstowe to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Felixstowe station.
Felixstowe to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Southend Victoria station.
Book your Felixstowe to Southend-on-Sea train tickets online with Greater Anglia.
The distance between Felixstowe and Southend-on-Sea is 64.5 km. The road distance is 137 km.
You can take a train from Felixstowe to Southend Victoria via Ipswich and Shenfield in around 2h 56m.