The average train between Kings Cross and Southend-on-Sea takes 1h 24m and the fastest train takes 1h 12m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Kings Cross 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 20 minutes between Kings Cross and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 6:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kings Cross is at 7:37 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 8:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Barking station and take an average of 1h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 20m • 1 change

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1h 18m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Kings Cross to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Kings Cross station and arriving at Southend-on-Sea station via Barking station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.
Kings Cross to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from King's Cross St. Pancras station.
Kings Cross to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Southend Central station.
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The distance between Kings Cross and Southend-on-Sea is 57.9 km. The road distance is 61 km.
Greater Anglia operates a train from London Liverpool Street to Southend Victoria every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £19–40 and the journey takes 1h 1m.