The average train between Waltham Cross and Southend-on-Sea takes 1h 27m and the fastest train takes 1h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Waltham Cross 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 Waltham Cross and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 6:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Waltham Cross is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 12:16 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Waltham Cross to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Waltham Cross station and arriving at Southend-on-Sea station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.
Waltham Cross to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Waltham Cross station.
Waltham Cross to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Southend Victoria station.
Book your Waltham Cross to Southend-on-Sea train tickets online with Greater Anglia.
The distance between Waltham Cross and Southend-on-Sea is 54.2 km. The road distance is 78 km.
You can take a train from Waltham Cross to Southend Victoria via Stratford (London) in around 1h 28m.