The average train between Wakefield and Southend-on-Sea takes 3h 31m and the fastest train takes 3h 11m. There is an hourly train service from Wakefield 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 Wakefield and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 5:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wakefield is at 9:22 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 1:28 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 3h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Wakefield to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Wakefield station and arriving at Southend-on-Sea station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
Wakefield to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Wakefield Westgate station.
Wakefield to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Southend Central station.
Book your Wakefield to Southend-on-Sea train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), London Underground (Tube) and c2c.
The distance between Wakefield and Southend-on-Sea is 281.4 km. The road distance is 343 km.
You can take a train from Wakefield Westgate to Southend Central via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Barking station, and Barking in around 3h 22m.