The average train between Hampstead and Southend-on-Sea takes 1h 19m and the fastest train takes 1h 11m. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Hampstead 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 15 minutes between Hampstead and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hampstead is at 4:34 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 5:51 PM. All services require a transfer at Moorgate station and take an average of 1h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 26m • 1 change

1h 16m • 1 change

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1h 23m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Hampstead to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Hampstead station and arriving at Southend-on-Sea station via Southend Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 19m.
Hampstead to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from London Fenchurch Street station.
Hampstead to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Southend Central station.
The distance between Hampstead and Southend-on-Sea is 61.8 km. The road distance is 67 km.
c2c operates a train from London Fenchurch Street to Southend Central every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £12–26 and the journey takes 54 min.