The average train between Hastings and Southend-on-Sea takes 2h 51m and the fastest train takes 2h 34m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Hastings 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 Hastings and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 5:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hastings is at 9:50 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 12:53 AM. All services require a transfer at London Bridge and take an average of 2h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Hastings to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Hastings station and arriving at Southend-on-Sea station via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
Hastings to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Hastings station.
Hastings to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Southend Central station.
Book your Hastings to Southend-on-Sea train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and c2c.
The distance between Hastings and Southend-on-Sea is 76.5 km. The road distance is 158 km.
You can take a train from Hastings to Southend Central via London Bridge, London Bridge station, West Ham station, and West Ham in around 2h 40m.
