The average train between Hackney and Southend-on-Sea takes 1h 5m and the fastest train takes 59 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Hackney 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 Hackney and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 7:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hackney is at 11:33 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 12:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hackney to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Hackney station and arriving at Southend-on-Sea station via Southend Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 5m.
Hackney to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by London Overground, depart from Stratford (London) station.
Hackney to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by London Overground, arrive at Southend Victoria station.
Book your Hackney to Southend-on-Sea train tickets online with London Overground and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Hackney and Southend-on-Sea is 52.9 km. The road distance is 63 km.
Greater Anglia operates a train from Stratford (London) to Southend Victoria every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £18–35 and the journey takes 52 min.