The average train between Southend-on-Sea and Kirby Cross takes 2h 14m and the fastest train takes 1h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Southend-on-Sea to Kirby Cross. 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 Kirby Cross. 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 Kirby Cross at 6:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Shenfield and take an average of 2h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Southend-on-Sea to Kirby Cross? 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 Kirby Cross. However, there are services departing from Southend-on-Sea station and arriving at Kirby Cross station via Shenfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
Southend-on-Sea to Kirby Cross train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Southend Victoria station.
Southend-on-Sea to Kirby Cross train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Thorpe-le-Soken station.
Book your Southend-on-Sea to Kirby Cross train tickets online with Greater Anglia.
The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Kirby Cross is 48.5 km. The road distance is 110 km.
You can take a train from Southend Victoria to Kirby Cross via Shenfield and Thorpe-le-Soken in around 2h 47m.