Rotherham to Southend-on-Sea Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Rotherham and Southend-on-Sea takes 4h 32m and the fastest train takes 3h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Rotherham 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.

4h 32m
Duration: 211 mi
Distance: £80
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Doncaster

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3h 38m

£55–115

Rotherham to Southend-on-Sea train times

Trains run hourly between Rotherham and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotherham is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 8:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 4h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

8:15 AM → 12:22 PM
4h 6m • 3 changes
9:18 AM → 1:22 PM
4h 3m • 3 changes
10:18 AM → 2:22 PM
4h 4m • 3 changes
11:18 AM → 3:22 PM
4h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:18 AM → 9:52 AM
3h 34m • 3 changes
6:39 AM → 10:14 AM
3h 34m • 3 changes
7:19 AM → 11:13 AM
3h 53m • 3 changes
8:19 AM → 12:13 PM
3h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:18 AM → 9:52 AM
3h 34m • 3 changes
6:39 AM → 10:14 AM
3h 34m • 3 changes
7:19 AM → 11:13 AM
3h 53m • 3 changes
8:19 AM → 12:13 PM
3h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:18 AM → 9:52 AM
3h 34m • 3 changes
6:39 AM → 10:14 AM
3h 34m • 3 changes
7:19 AM → 11:13 AM
3h 53m • 3 changes
8:19 AM → 12:13 PM
3h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:18 AM → 9:52 AM
3h 34m • 3 changes
6:39 AM → 10:14 AM
3h 34m • 3 changes
7:19 AM → 11:13 AM
3h 53m • 3 changes
8:19 AM → 12:13 PM
3h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:18 AM → 9:52 AM
3h 34m • 3 changes
6:39 AM → 10:14 AM
3h 34m • 3 changes
7:19 AM → 11:13 AM
3h 53m • 3 changes
8:19 AM → 12:13 PM
3h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:00 AM → 9:50 AM
3h 49m • 3 changes
6:39 AM → 10:13 AM
3h 33m • 3 changes
7:19 AM → 11:13 AM
3h 53m • 3 changes
8:19 AM → 12:13 PM
3h 53m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rotherham 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.

What companies run services between Rotherham, England and Southend-on-Sea, England?

You can take a train from Rotherham Central to Southend Victoria via Doncaster, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 38m.

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