The average train between Middlesbrough and Southend-on-Sea takes 5h 28m and the fastest train takes 4h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Middlesbrough 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 Middlesbrough and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 6:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Middlesbrough is at 11:29 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 8:21 AM. All services require a transfer at York and take an average of 5h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Middlesbrough to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Middlesbrough station and arriving at Southend-on-Sea station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
Middlesbrough to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Middlesbrough station.
Middlesbrough to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Southend Central station.
Book your Middlesbrough to Southend-on-Sea train tickets online with TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Middlesbrough and Southend-on-Sea is 362.1 km. The road distance is 444 km.
You can take a train from Middlesbrough to Southend Central via York, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Barking station, and Barking in around 4h 31m.