The average train between Southport and Southend-on-Sea takes 4h 58m and the fastest train takes 4h 23m. There is an hourly train service from Southport to Southend-on-Sea. 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 Southport and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 5:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southport is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 9:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Wigan Wallgate and take an average of 4h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Southport to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Southport station and arriving at Southend-on-Sea station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
Southport to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Wigan North Western station.
Southport to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Southend Victoria station.
Book your Southport to Southend-on-Sea train tickets online with Merseyrail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Southport and Southend-on-Sea is 343.8 km. The road distance is 409 km.
You can take a train from Southport to Southend Victoria via Wigan Wallgate, Wigan North Western, London Euston, Euston Station, Liverpool Street Station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 42m.