The average train between Liverpool and Southend-on-Sea takes 3h 47m and the fastest train takes 3h 31m. There is an hourly train service from Liverpool 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 Liverpool and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Liverpool is at 8:51 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 1:23 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Liverpool station and arriving at Southend-on-Sea station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
Liverpool to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Liverpool to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Southend Victoria station.
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The distance between Liverpool and Southend-on-Sea is 325.4 km. The road distance is 381 km.
You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Southend Victoria via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 48m.