Sleaford to Southend-on-Sea Trains

Sleaford to Southend-on-Sea trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Sleaford and Southend-on-Sea takes 3h 33m and the fastest train takes 3h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Sleaford 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.

3h 33m

Duration

155 mi

Distance

£79

Average price

Hourly

Frequency

Sleaford to Southend-on-Sea train times

Trains run hourly between Sleaford and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 6:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sleaford is at 10:17 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 5:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Peterborough and take an average of 3h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:50 PM → 10:13 PM
3h 23m • 3 changes
7:50 PM → 11:13 PM
3h 23m • 3 changes
10:17 PM → 5:44 AM
Arrives next day
7h 27m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:43 AM → 9:52 AM
3h 9m • 3 changes
7:40 AM → 10:50 AM
3h 10m • 3 changes
8:50 AM → 12:13 PM
3h 23m • 3 changes
9:50 AM → 1:14 PM
3h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:43 AM → 9:52 AM
3h 9m • 3 changes
7:40 AM → 10:50 AM
3h 10m • 3 changes
8:50 AM → 12:13 PM
3h 23m • 3 changes
9:50 AM → 1:14 PM
3h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:43 AM → 9:52 AM
3h 9m • 3 changes
7:40 AM → 10:50 AM
3h 10m • 3 changes
8:50 AM → 12:13 PM
3h 23m • 3 changes
9:50 AM → 1:14 PM
3h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:43 AM → 9:50 AM
3h 7m • 3 changes
7:45 AM → 10:50 AM
3h 5m • 3 changes
8:37 AM → 12:13 PM
3h 36m • 3 changes
9:45 AM → 1:13 PM
3h 28m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

6:43 AM → 9:52 AM
3h 9m • 3 changes
7:40 AM → 10:50 AM
3h 10m • 3 changes
8:50 AM → 12:13 PM
3h 23m • 3 changes
9:50 AM → 1:14 PM
3h 24m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Sleaford 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 Sleaford, Lincolnshire, England and Southend-on-Sea, England?

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

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