The average train between Southend-on-Sea and Gateshead takes 4h 34m and the fastest train takes 3h 58m. There is an hourly train service from Southend-on-Sea to Gateshead. 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 Gateshead. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Southend-on-Sea is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Gateshead at 9:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Barking and take an average of 4h 34m. 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 Gateshead. However, there are services departing from Southend-on-Sea station and arriving at Gateshead station via Barking. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
Southend-on-Sea to Gateshead train services, operated by c2c, depart from Southend Central station.
Southend-on-Sea to Gateshead train services, operated by c2c, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Southend-on-Sea to Gateshead train tickets online with c2c, London Underground (Tube) and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Gateshead is 410.7 km. The road distance is 491 km.
You can take a train from Southend Central to Newcastle via Barking, Barking station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 4h 16m.