The average train between Peterborough and Southend-on-Sea takes 2h 20m and the fastest train takes 2h 3m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Peterborough 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 Peterborough and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 3:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Peterborough is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 8:20 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 2h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Peterborough to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Peterborough station and arriving at Southend-on-Sea station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
Peterborough to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Peterborough station.
Peterborough to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Southend Victoria station.
Book your Peterborough to Southend-on-Sea train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), London Underground (Tube) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Peterborough and Southend-on-Sea is 132.6 km. The road distance is 192 km.
You can take a train from Peterborough to Southend Victoria via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 8m.