The average train between Southend-on-Sea and Holyhead takes 5h 20m and the fastest train takes 5h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Southend-on-Sea to Holyhead. 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 5 times a day between Southend-on-Sea and Holyhead. The earliest departure is at 6:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southend-on-Sea is at 6:31 PM which arrives into Holyhead at 11:53 PM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 5h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 24m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Southend-on-Sea to Holyhead? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Southend-on-Sea to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Southend Victoria station and arriving at Holyhead station via London Liverpool Street station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
Southend-on-Sea to Holyhead train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Southend Victoria station.
Southend-on-Sea to Holyhead train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Holyhead station.
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The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Holyhead is 412.6 km. The road distance is 479 km.
You can take a train from Southend Victoria to Holyhead via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 6h 8m.