The average train between Ponders End and Southend-on-Sea takes 1h 32m and the fastest train takes 1h 24m. There is an hourly train service from Ponders End 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 hourly between Ponders End and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ponders End is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 1:23 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ponders End to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Ponders End station and arriving at Southend-on-Sea station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.
Ponders End to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ponders End station.
Ponders End to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Southend Victoria station.
Book your Ponders End to Southend-on-Sea train tickets online with Greater Anglia.
The distance between Ponders End and Southend-on-Sea is 53.9 km. The road distance is 82 km.
You can take a train from Ponders End to Southend Victoria via London Liverpool Street in around 1h 34m.