The average train between Southend-on-Sea and Watford Junction takes 1h 43m and the fastest train takes 1h 30m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Southend-on-Sea to Watford Junction. 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 30 minutes between Southend-on-Sea and Watford Junction. The earliest departure is at 4:31 AM at night, and the last departure from Southend-on-Sea is at 11:01 PM which arrives into Watford Junction at 12:59 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 1h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


1h 45m • 2 changes


1h 34m • 2 changes


1h 58m • 2 changes


1h 36m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Southend-on-Sea to Watford Junction. However, there are services departing from Southend-on-Sea station and arriving at Watford Junction station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.
Southend-on-Sea to Watford Junction train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Southend Victoria station.
Southend-on-Sea to Watford Junction train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Watford Junction station.
Book your Southend-on-Sea to Watford Junction train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Watford Junction is 78 km. The road distance is 99 km.
You can take a train from Southend Victoria to Watford Junction via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 1h 39m.