The average train between Southend-on-Sea and Saxmundham takes 3h 38m and the fastest train takes 2h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Southend-on-Sea to Saxmundham. 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 Saxmundham. The earliest departure is at 6:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southend-on-Sea is at 10:29 PM which arrives into Saxmundham at 6:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Shenfield and take an average of 3h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Southend-on-Sea to Saxmundham? 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 Saxmundham. However, there are services departing from Southend-on-Sea station and arriving at Saxmundham station via Shenfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
Southend-on-Sea to Saxmundham train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Southend Victoria station.
Southend-on-Sea to Saxmundham train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Saxmundham station.
Book your Southend-on-Sea to Saxmundham train tickets online with Greater Anglia.
The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Saxmundham is 92.2 km. The road distance is 148 km.
You can take a train from Southend Victoria to Saxmundham via Shenfield and Ipswich in around 3h 44m.