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Southend-on-Sea to Durham trains

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The average train between Southend-on-Sea and Durham takes 4h 13m and the fastest train takes 4h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Southend-on-Sea to Durham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 13m
Duration
297 mi
Distance
£125
Average price
Hourly
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 Durhamtrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
4h 37m
£107–152

Southend-on-Sea to Durham train times

Trains run hourly between Southend-on-Sea and Durham. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southend-on-Sea is at 8:31 PM which arrives into Durham at 1:04 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 4h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 13m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 8m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 2m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 13m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 8m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 2m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 13m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 8m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 2m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 5m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Southend-on-Sea to Durham? 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 Durham.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 296.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 13m

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

You can take a train from Southend Victoria to Durham via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 4h 37m.

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