The average train between Grantham and Southend-on-Sea takes 2h 36m and the fastest train takes 2h 24m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Grantham 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 Grantham and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Grantham is at 10:59 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 5:34 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 2h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Grantham to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Grantham station and arriving at Southend-on-Sea station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
Grantham to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Grantham station.
Grantham to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Southend Victoria station.
Book your Grantham to Southend-on-Sea train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Grantham and Southend-on-Sea is 178.5 km. The road distance is 239 km.
You can take a train from Grantham to Southend Victoria via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 29m.