Southampton to Southend by train

Discover Southampton to Southend by train

Planning a train adventure from Southampton to Southend? To get started, check out our detailed guide to a seamless, enjoyable journey.

Train cost between Southampton and Southend

Average fares along this route:

• The cheapest ticket price: CA$84.50

• Ticket price when booked 30 days in advance:

• Ticket price when booked 7 days in advance:

Finding cheap train tickets

Booking in advance is clearly one of the easiest ways to save on tickets. Follow these other tips to find cheap train tickets for travel in Europe:

• Opt for the basic, “no-frills” class of service (which is still sure to deliver a comfortable ride)

• Travel with a budget train operator

• Consider choosing a rail pass if you plan to travel extensively

• Book off-peak fares (tickets are cheaper midweek and outside peak hours)

• Select a non-flexible fare

• Ride slower trains as opposed to the pricier high-speed fares

• Subscribe to the Rail Europe newsletter to be notified about discounts.

And last but not least, compare ticket prices on Rail Europe. We automatically compile all ticket offers in one easy search so you can choose by price, timing or whatever is driving your journey.

Southampton to Southend daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Southend on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 26 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

• 05:03: departure of first train Monday-Friday

• 23:08: departure of last train Monday-Friday

• 05:20: departure of first train on weekends

• 23:09: departure of last train on weekends

• Every 30 minutes: frequency of train departures

Train travel time and distance from Southampton to Southend

Trains can complete this route in as little as 2 hours and 44 minutes. The total distance travelled is 159 kilometres.

Booking time frame: Southampton to Southend trains

Tickets for travel to Southend along this route are available for purchase 3 months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.

Learn even more about travelling from Southampton to Southend by train

Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: Southend.