The average train between Swindon and Southend-on-Sea takes 2h 29m and the fastest train takes 2h 5m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Swindon 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 Swindon and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 3:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Swindon is at 10:42 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 1:58 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
4h 23m • 2 changes
2h 20m • 2 changes
2h 30m • 2 changes
2h 24m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Swindon station and arriving at Southend-on-Sea station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
Swindon to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
Swindon to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Southend Victoria station.
Book your Swindon to Southend-on-Sea train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Swindon and Southend-on-Sea is 172.6 km. The road distance is 197 km.
You can take a train from Swindon to Southend Victoria via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 2h 26m.
