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Ludlow to Southend-on-Sea trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Ludlow and Southend-on-Sea takes 5h 5m 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.

5h 5m
Duration
245 mi
Distance
£121
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Newport

best
  1. Take the train from Ludlow to Newport (S Wales)train train
  2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to London Paddingtontrain train
  3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Southend Victoriatrain train
4h 58m
£102–177

Ludlow to Southend-on-Sea train times

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 8:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Newport (S Wales) and take an average of 5h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 17m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 26m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 41m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia5h 1m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 49m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 44m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 45m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia5h 17m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia5h 42m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 55m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia5h 40m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 33m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 18m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 32m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 43m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 33m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 18m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Ludlow to Southend-on-Sea.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 245.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 5m

What companies run services between Ludlow, England and Southend-on-Sea, England?

You can take a train from Ludlow to Southend Victoria via Newport (S Wales), London Paddington, and Stratford (London) in around 4h 58m.

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