The average train between Southend-on-Sea and York takes 3h 28m and the fastest train takes 3h 4m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Southend-on-Sea to York. 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 York. The earliest departure is at 4:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Southend-on-Sea is at 11:36 PM which arrives into York at 8:03 AM. All services require a transfer at West Ham and take an average of 3h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


3h 9m • 2 changes

3h 12m • 2 changes

3h 9m • 2 changes

3h 26m • 2 changes

3h 37m • 2 changes

3h 36m • 2 changes

3h 18m • 2 changes

3h 15m • 2 changes

3h 37m • 2 changes

3h 36m • 2 changes

3h 18m • 2 changes

3h 15m • 2 changes

3h 37m • 2 changes

3h 36m • 2 changes

3h 18m • 2 changes

3h 15m • 2 changes

3h 41m • 2 changes

3h 44m • 2 changes

3h 27m • 2 changes

3h 56m • 2 changes

3h 10m • 2 changes

3h 9m • 2 changes

3h 52m • 2 changes

4h 10m • 2 changes

3h 37m • 2 changes

3h 36m • 2 changes

3h 18m • 2 changes

3h 15m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Southend-on-Sea to York? 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 York. However, there are services departing from Southend Central station and arriving at York station via West Ham station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
Southend-on-Sea to York train services, operated by c2c, depart from Southend Central station.
Southend-on-Sea to York train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at York station.
Book your Southend-on-Sea to York train tickets online with Omio.
The distance between Southend-on-Sea and York is 295 km. The road distance is 349 km.
You can take a train from Southend Central to York via West Ham, West Ham station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 3h 15m.