The average train between Heathrow and Southend East takes 1h 44m and the fastest train takes 1h 36m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Heathrow to Southend East. 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 Heathrow and Southend East. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Heathrow is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Southend East at 1:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Street Station and take an average of 1h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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1h 52m • 1 change

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2h 15m • 1 change

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No, there is no direct train from Heathrow to Southend East. However, there are services departing from Heathrow station and arriving at Southend East station via Liverpool Street Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.
Heathrow to Southend East train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station.
Heathrow to Southend East train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Southend East station.
Book your Heathrow to Southend East train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL) and c2c.
The distance between Heathrow and Southend East is 82.4 km. The road distance is 90 km.
You can take a train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Southend East via Liverpool Street Station and London Fenchurch Street in around 1h 58m.