The average train between Southampton and Southend-on-Sea takes 2h 47m and the fastest train takes 2h 24m. There is an hourly train service from Southampton 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 Southampton and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 5:54 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 2h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Southend-on-Sea station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
Southampton to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Southend Central station.
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The distance between Southampton and Southend-on-Sea is 163.5 km. The road distance is 190 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Southend Central via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, West Ham station, and West Ham in around 2h 26m.
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