The average train between Llanelli and Southend-on-Sea takes 5h 13m and the fastest train takes 4h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Llanelli 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 Llanelli and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 5:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Llanelli is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 8:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Swansea and take an average of 5h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 52m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Llanelli 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 Llanelli to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Llanelli station and arriving at Southend-on-Sea station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
Llanelli to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Swansea station.
Llanelli to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Southend Victoria station.
Book your Llanelli to Southend-on-Sea train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Llanelli and Southend-on-Sea is 337 km. The road distance is 397 km.
You can take a train from Llanelli to Southend Victoria via Swansea, London Paddington, and Stratford (London) in around 5h 20m.