The average train between Watford Junction and Southend-on-Sea takes 1h 44m and the fastest train takes 1h 31m. There is an hourly train service from Watford Junction 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 Watford Junction and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 12:16 AM at night, and the last departure from Watford Junction is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 1:58 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 1h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Watford Junction to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Watford Junction station and arriving at Southend-on-Sea station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.
Watford Junction to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Watford Junction station.
Watford Junction to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Southend Victoria station.
Book your Watford Junction to Southend-on-Sea train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Watford Junction and Southend-on-Sea is 78 km. The road distance is 99 km.
You can take a train from Watford Junction to Southend Victoria via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 1h 50m.