The average train between Southend-on-Sea and Didcot takes 2h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h 59m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Southend-on-Sea to Didcot. 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 Didcot. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southend-on-Sea is at 11:01 PM which arrives into Didcot at 1:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 2h 10m. 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 Didcot. However, there are services departing from Southend-on-Sea station and arriving at Didcot station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
Southend-on-Sea to Didcot train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Southend Victoria station.
Southend-on-Sea to Didcot train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Didcot Parkway station.
Book your Southend-on-Sea to Didcot train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Didcot is 135.4 km. The road distance is 158 km.
You can take a train from Southend Victoria to Didcot Parkway via Stratford and London Paddington in around 2h 9m.