The average train between Southend East and Leeds takes 3h 54m and the fastest train takes 3h 31m. There is an hourly train service from Southend East to Leeds. 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 Southend East and Leeds. The earliest departure is at 4:21 AM at night, and the last departure from Southend East is at 11:33 PM which arrives into Leeds at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer at West Ham and take an average of 3h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Southend East to Leeds. However, there are services departing from Southend East station and arriving at Leeds station via West Ham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
Southend East to Leeds train services, operated by c2c, depart from Southend East station.
Southend East to Leeds train services, operated by c2c, arrive at Leeds station.
Book your Southend East to Leeds train tickets online with c2c, London Underground (Tube) and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Southend East and Leeds is 294.3 km. The road distance is 360 km.
You can take a train from Southend East to Leeds via West Ham, West Ham station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 3h 49m.