The average train between Pontefract and Southend-on-Sea takes 4h 27m and the fastest train takes 3h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Pontefract 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 Pontefract and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 7:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pontefract is at 10:54 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 11:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Wakefield Westgate and take an average of 4h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Pontefract to Southend-on-Sea? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Pontefract to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Pontefract station and arriving at Southend-on-Sea station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
Pontefract to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Wakefield Westgate station.
Pontefract to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Southend Victoria station.
Book your Pontefract to Southend-on-Sea train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Pontefract and Southend-on-Sea is 275.8 km. The road distance is 366 km.
You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Southend Victoria via Wakefield Westgate, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 6m.