The average train between York and Southend-on-Sea takes 3h 33m 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.
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 6:57 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 3h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from York to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Southend-on-Sea station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
York to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.
York to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Southend Central station.
Book your York to Southend-on-Sea train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between York and Southend-on-Sea is 295 km. The road distance is 363 km.
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.
