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Southend-on-Sea to Doncaster trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Southend-on-Sea and Doncaster takes 3h 5m and the fastest train takes 2h 52m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Southend-on-Sea to Doncaster. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 5m
Duration
199 mi
Distance
£75
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to London Liverpool Streettrain train Southend Victoria - London Liverpool Street
  2. Take the train from King's Cross to Doncastertrain train London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
2h 58m
£52–108

Southend-on-Sea to Doncaster train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Southend-on-Sea and Doncaster. The earliest departure is at 4:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Southend-on-Sea is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Doncaster at 1:40 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 3h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 6m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 1m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)2h 59m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)2h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 14m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 13m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 17m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Southend-on-Sea to Doncaster? 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.

Map of how to get from Southend-on-Sea to Doncaster.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 198.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 5m

What companies run services between Southend-on-Sea, England and Doncaster, England?

You can take a train from Southend Victoria to Doncaster via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 2h 58m.

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