The average train between Hull and Southend-on-Sea takes 4h 35m and the fastest train takes 3h 54m. There is an hourly train service from Hull 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 Hull and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hull is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 8:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 4h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 26m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Hull to Southend-on-Sea? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Hull to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Hull station and arriving at Southend-on-Sea station via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
Hull to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Hull station.
Hull to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Southend Central station.
Book your Hull to Southend-on-Sea train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Hull and Southend-on-Sea is 255.4 km. The road distance is 376 km.
You can take a train from Hull to Southend Central via Doncaster, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, West Ham station, and West Ham in around 4h 1m.