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Swindon to Southend-on-Sea trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Swindon and Southend-on-Sea takes 2h 28m and the fastest train takes 2h 4m. 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.

2h 28m
Duration
123 mi
Distance
£67
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain train Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
  2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Southend Victoriatrain train London Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria
2h 30m
£57–99

Swindon to Southend-on-Sea train times

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 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 41m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 4m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 16m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 23m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 20m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 30m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 24m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Swindon 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.

Map of how to get from Swindon to Southend-on-Sea.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 122.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 28m

What companies run services between Swindon, England and Southend-on-Sea, England?

You can take a train from Swindon to Southend Victoria via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 2h 30m.

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