The average train between Southend-on-Sea and Luton takes 1h 59m and the fastest train takes 1h 44m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Southend-on-Sea to Luton. 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 every 30 minutes between Southend-on-Sea and Luton. The earliest departure is at 4:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Southend-on-Sea is at 11:01 PM which arrives into Luton at 1:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 1h 59m. 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 Luton. However, there are services departing from Southend-on-Sea station and arriving at Luton station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.
Southend-on-Sea to Luton train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Southend Victoria station.
Southend-on-Sea to Luton train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Luton station.
Book your Southend-on-Sea to Luton train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Thameslink.
The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Luton is 86.8 km. The road distance is 118 km.
You can take a train from Southend Victoria to Luton via Stratford, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 1h 54m.
