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Luton to Southend-on-Sea trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Luton and Southend-on-Sea takes 2h 4m 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.

2h 4m
Duration
68 mi
Distance
£34
Average price
Every 20 minutes
Frequency

Train, subway

best
  1. Take the train from Luton to Farringdontrain train
  2. Take the subway from Farringdon station to West Ham stationsubway subway
  3. Take the train from West Ham to Southend Centraltrain train
1h 57m
£32–39

Luton to Southend-on-Sea train times

Trains run every 20 minutes between Luton and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 5:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Luton is at 5:59 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 8:04 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.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)c2c2h 12m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)c2c1h 54m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)c2c2h 1m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)c2c2h 4m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Luton 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.

Map of how to get from Luton to Southend-on-Sea.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 67.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 4m

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

You can take a train from Luton to Southend Victoria via Farringdon, Farringdon station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 1h 59m.

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