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Southend-on-Sea to Wales trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Southend-on-Sea and Wales takes 3h 28m and the fastest train takes 3h 4m. There is an hourly train service from Southend-on-Sea to Wales. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 28m
Duration
190 mi
Distance
£99
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to Stratford (London)train train Southend Victoria - London Liverpool Street
  2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
3h 32m
£84–151

Southend-on-Sea to Wales train times

Trains run hourly between Southend-on-Sea and Wales. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southend-on-Sea is at 11:01 PM which arrives into Wales at 8:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 3h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 41m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 41m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 40m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 35m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 28m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 26m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 35m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 28m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 26m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 18m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Southend-on-Sea to Wales? 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.

Map of how to get from Southend-on-Sea to Wales.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 190.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 28m

What companies run services between Southend-on-Sea, England and Wales?

You can take a train from Southend Victoria to Cardiff Central via Stratford and London Paddington in around 3h 32m.

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