The average train between Stafford and Southend-on-Sea takes 3h 20m and the fastest train takes 2h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Stafford 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 Stafford and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 5:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stafford is at 10:26 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 7:02 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Stafford 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 Stafford to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Stafford station and arriving at Southend-on-Sea station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
Stafford to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Stafford station.
Stafford to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Southend Victoria station.
Book your Stafford to Southend-on-Sea train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Stafford and Southend-on-Sea is 239 km. The road distance is 285 km.
You can take a train from Stafford to Southend Victoria via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 46m.