The average train between Penrith and Southend-on-Sea takes 5h 10m and the fastest train takes 4h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Penrith 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 2 hours between Penrith and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 5:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penrith is at 7:06 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 12:26 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 5h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Penrith to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Penrith station and arriving at Southend-on-Sea station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
Penrith to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.
Penrith to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Southend Victoria station.
Book your Penrith to Southend-on-Sea train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Penrith and Southend-on-Sea is 417.9 km. The road distance is 533 km.
You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Southend Victoria via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 5h 47m.