The average train between Stamford and Southend-on-Sea takes 2h 50m and the fastest train takes 2h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Stamford 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 Stamford and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stamford is at 9:58 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 12:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Peterborough and take an average of 2h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Stamford to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Stamford station and arriving at Southend-on-Sea station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
Stamford to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Peterborough station.
Stamford to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Southend Victoria station.
Book your Stamford to Southend-on-Sea train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Stamford and Southend-on-Sea is 148.3 km. The road distance is 211 km.
You can take a train from Stamford to Southend Victoria via Peterborough, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 33m.