The average train between Walsall and Southend-on-Sea takes 3h 40m and the fastest train takes 3h 4m. There is an hourly train service from Walsall 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 Walsall and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Walsall is at 11:32 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 8:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 3h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Walsall 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 Walsall to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Walsall station and arriving at Southend-on-Sea station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
Walsall to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Walsall to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Southend Victoria station.
Book your Walsall to Southend-on-Sea train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Walsall and Southend-on-Sea is 218.1 km. The road distance is 269 km.
You can take a train from Walsall to Southend Victoria via Birmingham New Street, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 29m.