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Harwich to Southend-on-Sea trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Harwich and Southend-on-Sea takes 2h 22m and the fastest train takes 1h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Harwich 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.

2h 22m
Duration
71 mi
Distance
£40
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Harwich Town to Manningtreetrain train
  2. Take the train from Manningtree to Shenfieldtrain train
  3. Take the train from Shenfield to Southend Victoriatrain train
2h 37m
£33–64

Harwich to Southend-on-Sea train times

Trains run hourly between Harwich and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Harwich is at 11:26 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 7:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Manningtree and take an average of 2h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Harwich to Southend-on-Sea.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 71.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 22m

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

You can take a train from Harwich Town to Southend Victoria via Manningtree and Shenfield in around 2h 37m.

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