The average train between Hertford and Southend-on-Sea takes 2h 2m and the fastest train takes 1h 53m. There is an hourly train service from Hertford 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 hourly between Hertford and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hertford is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 1:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Hertford to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Hertford station and arriving at Southend-on-Sea station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
Hertford to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Hertford East station.
Hertford to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Southend Victoria station.
Book your Hertford to Southend-on-Sea train tickets online with Greater Anglia.
The distance between Hertford and Southend-on-Sea is 61.8 km. The road distance is 105 km.
You can take a train from Hertford East to Southend Victoria via London Liverpool Street in around 2h 3m.
