The average train between Southend-on-Sea and Seaham takes 5h 23m and the fastest train takes 4h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Southend-on-Sea to Seaham. 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 Seaham. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southend-on-Sea is at 8:31 PM which arrives into Seaham at 6:34 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 5h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 55m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Southend-on-Sea to Seaham? 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 Seaham. However, there are services departing from Southend-on-Sea station and arriving at Seaham station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
Southend-on-Sea to Seaham train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Southend Victoria station.
Southend-on-Sea to Seaham train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Southend-on-Sea to Seaham train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Seaham is 391.9 km. The road distance is 527 km.
You can take a train from Southend Victoria to Seaham via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Newcastle in around 5h 11m.