Southampton Airport (SOU) to Southend-on-Sea Trains

Southampton Airport (SOU) to Southend-on-Sea trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Southampton Airport (SOU) and Southend-on-Sea takes 2h 38m and the fastest train takes 2h 16m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Southampton Airport (SOU) 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.

2h 38m
Duration: 114 mi
Distance: £58
Average price: Every 30 minutes
Frequency

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Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
Take the train from West Ham to Southend Centraltrain London Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...

2h 21m

£48–114

Southampton Airport (SOU) to Southend-on-Sea train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Southampton Airport (SOU) and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 5:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southampton Airport (SOU) is at 10:08 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 12:57 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 2h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, August 26, 2026

6:38 PM → 9:09 PM
2h 31m • 2 changes
7:08 PM → 9:39 PM
2h 31m • 2 changes
7:38 PM → 9:57 PM
2h 19m • 2 changes
8:08 PM → 10:39 PM
2h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, August 27, 2026

5:03 AM → 7:59 AM
2h 56m • 2 changes
6:03 AM → 8:42 AM
2h 38m • 2 changes
6:38 AM → 8:58 AM
2h 20m • 2 changes
7:08 AM → 9:53 AM
2h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, August 28, 2026

5:03 AM → 7:59 AM
2h 56m • 2 changes
6:03 AM → 8:42 AM
2h 38m • 2 changes
6:38 AM → 8:58 AM
2h 20m • 2 changes
7:08 AM → 9:53 AM
2h 45m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Southampton Airport (SOU) 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 Southampton Airport (SOU), England and Southend-on-Sea, England?

You can take a train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Southend Central via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, West Ham station, and West Ham in around 2h 21m.

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