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York to Southend-on-Sea trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between York and Southend-on-Sea takes 3h 34m and the fastest train takes 3h 9m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from York 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.

3h 34m
Duration
225 mi
Distance
£93
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from York to King's Crosstrain train Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
  2. Take the train from West Ham to Southend Centraltrain train London Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...
3h 11m
£68–110

York to Southend-on-Sea train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between York and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from York is at 10:59 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 6:54 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 3h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)c2c3h 13m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)c2c3h 26m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)c2c3h 9m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)c2c3h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)c2c3h 44m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)c2c3h 27m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)c2c3h 44m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)c2c3h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)c2c3h 38m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)c2c3h 41m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)c2c3h 35m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)c2c3h 41m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from York 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.

Map of how to get from York to Southend-on-Sea.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 225.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 34m

What companies run services between York, England and Southend-on-Sea, England?

You can take a train from York to Southend Central via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, West Ham station, and West Ham in around 3h 11m.

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