The average train between North London and Southend-on-Sea takes 1h 14m and the fastest train takes 1h 7m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from North London 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 30 minutes between North London and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 6:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from North London is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 1:23 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from North London to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from North London station and arriving at Southend-on-Sea station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 14m.
North London to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by London Overground, depart from Highbury & Islington station.
North London to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by London Overground, arrive at Southend Victoria station.
Book your North London to Southend-on-Sea train tickets online with London Overground and Greater Anglia.
The distance between North London and Southend-on-Sea is 57.9 km. The road distance is 67 km.
You can take a train from Highbury & Islington to Southend Victoria via Stratford (London) in around 1h 18m.
