The average train between Southend-on-Sea and Datchet takes 2h 4m and the fastest train takes 1h 54m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Southend-on-Sea to Datchet. 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-on-Sea and Datchet. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southend-on-Sea is at 11:38 PM which arrives into Datchet at 7:39 AM. All services require a transfer at West Ham and take an average of 2h 4m. 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 Datchet. However, there are services departing from Southend-on-Sea station and arriving at Datchet station via West Ham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
Southend-on-Sea to Datchet train services, operated by c2c, depart from Southend Central station.
Southend-on-Sea to Datchet train services, operated by c2c, arrive at Datchet station.
Book your Southend-on-Sea to Datchet train tickets online with c2c, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Datchet is 89.7 km. The road distance is 102 km.
You can take a train from Southend Central to Datchet via West Ham, West Ham station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 2h 14m.