The average train between Telford and Southend-on-Sea takes 4h 10m and the fastest train takes 3h 30m. There is an hourly train service from Telford 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 Telford and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Telford is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 11:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 4h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Telford 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 Telford to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Telford station and arriving at Southend-on-Sea station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
Telford to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Telford Central station.
Telford to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Southend Victoria station.
Book your Telford to Southend-on-Sea train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Telford and Southend-on-Sea is 250.4 km. The road distance is 297 km.
You can take a train from Telford Central to Southend Victoria via Birmingham New Street, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 41m.