The average train between Southend-on-Sea and Russell Square takes 1h 11m and the fastest train takes 1h 5m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Southend-on-Sea to Russell Square. 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 20 minutes between Southend-on-Sea and Russell Square. 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 Russell Square at 12:15 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 23m • 1 change

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1h 11m • 1 change

1h 8m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Southend-on-Sea to Russell Square. However, there are services departing from Southend-on-Sea station and arriving at Russell Square station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 11m.
Southend-on-Sea to Russell Square train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Southend Victoria station.
Southend-on-Sea to Russell Square train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Tottenham Court Road Station.
Book your Southend-on-Sea to Russell Square train tickets online with Greater Anglia and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Russell Square is 58.2 km. The road distance is 70 km.
You can take a train from Southend Victoria to Tottenham Court Road Station via Stratford in around 1h 11m.