The average train between Southend-on-Sea and Norwich takes 2h 22m and the fastest train takes 2h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Southend-on-Sea to Norwich. 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 4 hours between Southend-on-Sea and Norwich. The earliest departure is at 6:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southend-on-Sea is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Norwich at 1:18 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 22m. 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 Norwich. However, there are services departing from Southend-on-Sea station and arriving at Norwich station via Shenfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
Southend-on-Sea to Norwich train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Southend Victoria station.
Southend-on-Sea to Norwich train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Norwich station.
Book your Southend-on-Sea to Norwich train tickets online with Greater Anglia.
The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Norwich is 127.6 km. The road distance is 186 km.
You can take a train from Southend Victoria to Norwich via Shenfield in around 3h 8m.
