The average train between Southend-on-Sea and Bristol takes 3h 15m and the fastest train takes 2h 55m. There is an hourly train service from Southend-on-Sea to Bristol. 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-on-Sea and Bristol. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southend-on-Sea is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Bristol at 9:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 3h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Southend-on-Sea to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Southend-on-Sea station and arriving at Bristol station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
Southend-on-Sea to Bristol train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Southend Victoria station.
Southend-on-Sea to Bristol train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Book your Southend-on-Sea to Bristol train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Bristol is 229.4 km. The road distance is 263 km.
You can take a train from Southend Victoria to Bristol Temple Meads via Stratford and London Paddington in around 3h 16m.