The average train between Suffolk and Southend-on-Sea takes 2h 9m and the fastest train takes 1h 48m. There is an hourly train service from Suffolk 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 Suffolk and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 5:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Suffolk is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 8:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Colchester and take an average of 2h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 13m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Suffolk 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 Suffolk to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Stowmarket station and arriving at Southend Victoria station via Colchester station and Shenfield station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
Suffolk to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Stowmarket station.
Suffolk to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Southend Victoria station.
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The distance between Suffolk and Southend-on-Sea is 72.6 km. The road distance is 103 km.
You can take a train from Stowmarket to Southend Victoria via Colchester and Shenfield in around 2h 5m.