The average train between Luton and Southend Victoria Station takes 2h 4m and the fastest train takes 1h 51m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Luton to Southend Victoria Station. 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 every 30 minutes between Luton and Southend Victoria Station. The earliest departure is at 4:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Luton is at 8:29 PM which arrives into Southend Victoria Station at 10:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 2h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 17m • 2 changes


2h 23m • 2 changes


2h 14m • 2 changes


2h 5m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Luton to Southend Victoria Station. However, there are services departing from Luton station and arriving at Southend Victoria Station station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
Luton to Southend Victoria Station train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Luton station.
Luton to Southend Victoria Station train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Southend Victoria station.
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The distance between Luton and Southend Victoria Station is 86.4 km. The road distance is 118 km.
You can take a train from Luton to Southend Victoria via Farringdon, Farringdon station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 1h 58m.