The average train between Luton and Southend-on-Sea takes 2h 6m and the fastest train takes 1h 52m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Luton 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 every 20 minutes between Luton and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 4:38 AM at night, and the last departure from Luton is at 11:33 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 5:54 AM. All services require a transfer at London Blackfriars and take an average of 2h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
1h 56m • 2 changes
1h 58m • 2 changes
1h 56m • 2 changes
1h 58m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Luton to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Luton station and arriving at Southend-on-Sea station via London Blackfriars. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
Luton to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Luton station.
Luton to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Southend Central station.
Book your Luton to Southend-on-Sea train tickets online with Thameslink, London Underground (Tube) and c2c.
The distance between Luton and Southend-on-Sea is 86.8 km. The road distance is 110 km.
You can take a train from Luton to Southend Central via London Blackfriars, Blackfriars station, West Ham station, and West Ham in around 2h.
