The average train between Leyland and Southend-on-Sea takes 4h 35m and the fastest train takes 3h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Leyland 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 Leyland and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 12:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Leyland is at 8:51 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 7:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 4h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Leyland to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Leyland station and arriving at Southend-on-Sea station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
Leyland to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
Leyland to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Southend Victoria station.
Book your Leyland to Southend-on-Sea train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Leyland and Southend-on-Sea is 332.2 km. The road distance is 412 km.
You can take a train from Leyland to Southend Victoria via Preston, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 11m.