Harlow to Southend by train

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Overview: trains from Harlow to Southend

Find the key information for travelling by train from Harlow to Southend, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 00:47 View journey
Last train 22:32 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 1hr 37m View journey
Distance (km) 49
Trains / day 35 View all
Cheapest journey £33.56 View journey
Avg journey time 1hr 57m
Train operators 4

From Harlow to Southend by train

Opt for comfortable, green travel and choose to go from Harlow to Southend by train. With 35 trains per day, you will have various options to choose from. Read on for details on the quickest routes, total travel distance, tips on saving money on tickets and more.

Train ticket cost for journeys between Harlow and Southend

Just like airline tickets, train fares vary by the operator, the number of stops, the time of day you travel, how far in advance you book and more. When it comes to timing, while the cheapest tickets on this route are typically £33.56, when booked a month in advance, tickets costs an average of , and when purchased a week in advance, tickets increase to .

How to find cheap train tickets

Booking early nearly always keeps more money in your pocket, but there are other ways to save big on tickets. Refer to our cheap train ticket guide to make sure you make the most out of your travel budget.

Harlow to Southend departure frequency and train timetable

With 35 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 16 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 06:32 and the last one is at 22:32. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 00:47, with the last one at 22:05.

How long is the train journey from Harlow to Southend?

This journey covers a total of 49 kilometres, with the quickest trip taking 1 hour and 37 minutes.

How early can you book train tickets between Harlow and Southend?

Tickets along this route go on sale 2 months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.

Making the most of your Harlow to Southend travels

To ensure the smoothest of train journey, check out our vast help articles. To start planning your holiday and to find travel inspiration, check out our city guide: Southend.

FAQs about the train journey from Harlow to Southend

Want to know more about your journey from Harlow to Southend? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train journey from Harlow to Southend covers 49 kilometres in total.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.