The average train between Stevenage and Southend-on-Sea takes 1h 50m and the fastest train takes 1h 43m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Stevenage 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 every 30 minutes between Stevenage and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stevenage is at 10:47 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 12:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 1h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 48m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Stevenage 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 Stevenage to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Stevenage station and arriving at Southend-on-Sea station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.
Stevenage to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Stevenage station.
Stevenage to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Southend Victoria station.
Book your Stevenage to Southend-on-Sea train tickets online with Thameslink, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Stevenage and Southend-on-Sea is 75 km. The road distance is 114 km.
You can take a train from Stevenage to Southend Victoria via Farringdon, Farringdon station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 1h 52m.