The average train between Spalding and Southend-on-Sea takes 3h 13m and the fastest train takes 2h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Spalding 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 Spalding and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Spalding is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 5:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Peterborough and take an average of 3h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Spalding to Southend-on-Sea? 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 Spalding to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Spalding station and arriving at Southend-on-Sea station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
Spalding to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Peterborough station.
Spalding to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Southend Victoria station.
Book your Spalding to Southend-on-Sea train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Spalding and Southend-on-Sea is 150.9 km. The road distance is 219 km.
You can take a train from Spalding to Southend Victoria via Peterborough, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 39m.