The average train between Sheffield and Southend-on-Sea takes 3h 38m and the fastest train takes 3h 30m. There is an hourly train service from Sheffield 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 Sheffield and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 4:58 AM at night, and the last departure from Sheffield is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 1:58 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 3h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Sheffield to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Sheffield station and arriving at Southend-on-Sea station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
Sheffield to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Sheffield station.
Sheffield to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Southend Victoria station.
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The distance between Sheffield and Southend-on-Sea is 252.8 km. The road distance is 334 km.
You can take a train from Sheffield to Southend Victoria via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 29m.