The average train between Newmarket and Southend-on-Sea takes 3h 37m and the fastest train takes 2h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Newmarket 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 Newmarket and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 7:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newmarket is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 7:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Ipswich and take an average of 3h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Newmarket 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.
No, there is no direct train from Newmarket to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Newmarket station and arriving at Southend-on-Sea station via Ipswich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
Newmarket to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Newmarket station.
Newmarket to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Southend Victoria station.
Book your Newmarket to Southend-on-Sea train tickets online with Greater Anglia.
The distance between Newmarket and Southend-on-Sea is 81.4 km. The road distance is 178 km.
You can take a train from Newmarket to Southend Victoria via Ipswich and Shenfield in around 3h 27m.