The average train between Scunthorpe and Southend-on-Sea takes 4h 20m and the fastest train takes 3h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Scunthorpe 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 Scunthorpe and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Scunthorpe is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 8:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 4h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Scunthorpe to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Scunthorpe station and arriving at Southend-on-Sea station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
Scunthorpe to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Doncaster station.
Scunthorpe to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Southend Central station.
Book your Scunthorpe to Southend-on-Sea train tickets online with TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Scunthorpe and Southend-on-Sea is 245.1 km. The road distance is 348 km.
You can take a train from Scunthorpe to Southend Central via Doncaster, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Barking station, and Barking in around 3h 40m.