The average train between Worthing and Southend-on-Sea takes 2h 55m and the fastest train takes 2h 45m. There is an hourly train service from Worthing 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 Worthing and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 5:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Worthing is at 10:03 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 12:57 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria and take an average of 2h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Worthing to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Worthing station and arriving at Southend-on-Sea station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
Worthing to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Southern, depart from Worthing station.
Worthing to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Southend Central station.
Book your Worthing to Southend-on-Sea train tickets online with Southern, London Underground (Tube) and c2c.
The distance between Worthing and Southend-on-Sea is 110.3 km. The road distance is 159 km.
You can take a train from Worthing to Southend Central via London Victoria, Victoria station, West Ham station, and West Ham in around 2h 46m.