The average train between Paddington and Southend-on-Sea takes 1h 20m and the fastest train takes 1h 12m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Paddington 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 20 minutes between Paddington and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 12:22 AM at night, and the last departure from Paddington is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 10:30 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
1h 36m • 1 change
1h 18m • 1 change
1h 12m • 1 change
1h 22m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Paddington to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Paddington station and arriving at Southend-on-Sea station via Stratford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.
Paddington to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from London Paddington station.
Paddington to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Southend Victoria station.
Book your Paddington to Southend-on-Sea train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Paddington and Southend-on-Sea is 61.9 km. The road distance is 74 km.
You can take a train from London Paddington to Southend Victoria via Stratford (London) in around 1h 23m.
