The average train between Ludlow and Southend-on-Sea takes 5h 3m and the fastest train takes 4h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Ludlow 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 Ludlow and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ludlow is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 8:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Newport (S Wales) and take an average of 5h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Ludlow to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Ludlow station and arriving at Southend-on-Sea station via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
Ludlow to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Ludlow station.
Ludlow to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Southend Victoria station.
Book your Ludlow to Southend-on-Sea train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Ludlow and Southend-on-Sea is 252.7 km. The road distance is 394 km.
You can take a train from Ludlow to Southend Victoria via Newport (S Wales), London Paddington, and Stratford (London) in around 4h 49m.