The average train between Northampton and Southend-on-Sea takes 2h 31m and the fastest train takes 2h 12m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Northampton 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 Northampton and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 4:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Northampton is at 11:24 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 8:50 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 2h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Northampton to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Northampton station and arriving at Southend-on-Sea station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.
Northampton to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Northampton station.
Northampton to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Southend Victoria station.
Book your Northampton to Southend-on-Sea train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Northampton and Southend-on-Sea is 135.2 km. The road distance is 177 km.
You can take a train from Northampton to Southend Victoria via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 28m.
