The average train between Hayes and Southend-on-Sea takes 2h 4m and the fastest train takes 1h 44m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Hayes 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 Hayes and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 12:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Hayes is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 1:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Lewisham and take an average of 2h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Hayes to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Hayes station and arriving at Southend-on-Sea station via Lewisham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
Hayes to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Hayes (Kent) station.
Hayes to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Southend Central station.
Book your Hayes to Southend-on-Sea train tickets online with Southeastern, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and c2c.
The distance between Hayes and Southend-on-Sea is 51.5 km. The road distance is 75 km.
You can take a train from Hayes (Kent) to Southend Central via Lewisham, Lewisham DLR Station, and Limehouse in around 1h 49m.