The average train between France and Southend-on-Sea takes 4h 10m and the fastest train takes 3h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from France 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 France and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from France is at 8:57 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 11:48 PM. All services require a transfer at Gare du Nord and take an average of 4h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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2h 57m • 3 changes



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3h 18m • 3 changes



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3h 14m • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct train from France to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from France station and arriving at Southend-on-Sea station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
France to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by RATP Metro, depart from Paris Nord station.
France to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by RATP Metro, arrive at Southend Central station.
The distance between France and Southend-on-Sea is 555.3 km. The road distance is 515 km.
You can take a subway from Cité to Southend Central via Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Barking station, and Barking in around 4h 23m.