The average train between Southend East and Southampton takes 2h 44m and the fastest train takes 2h 24m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Southend East to Southampton. 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 every 30 minutes between Southend East and Southampton. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southend East is at 11:33 PM which arrives into Southampton at 2:49 AM. All services require a transfer at West Ham and take an average of 2h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Southend East to Southampton? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Southend East to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Southend East station and arriving at Southampton station via West Ham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
Southend East to Southampton train services, operated by c2c, depart from Southend East station.
Southend East to Southampton train services, operated by c2c, arrive at Southampton Central station.
Book your Southend East to Southampton train tickets online with c2c, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Southend East and Southampton is 164.7 km. The road distance is 191 km.
You can take a train from Southend East to Southampton Central via West Ham, West Ham station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 2h 36m.