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Gainsborough to Southend-on-Sea trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Gainsborough and Southend-on-Sea takes 4h 9m and the fastest train takes 3h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Gainsborough 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.

4h 9m
Duration
191 mi
Distance
£86
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Retford to King's Crosstrain train York - London Kings Cross / ...
  2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Southend Victoriatrain train London Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria
3h 43m
£60–134

Gainsborough to Southend-on-Sea train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Gainsborough and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 7:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gainsborough is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 8:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Retford and take an average of 4h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 191 mi
  • Duration: 4h 9m

What companies run services between Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England and Southend-on-Sea, England?

You can take a train from Gainsborough Lea Road to Southend Victoria via Retford, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 43m.

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