Southend to Sheffield by train

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Overview: trains from Southend to Sheffield

Find the key information for travelling by train from Southend to Sheffield, 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 04:30 View journey
Last train 23:43 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 33m View journey
Distance (km) 252
Trains / day 29 View all
Cheapest journey £108.00 View journey
Avg journey time 4hr 17m
Train operators 5

Discover Southend to Sheffield by train

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

Train cost between Southend to Sheffield

Getting from Southend to Sheffield by rail typically costs £108.00, but runs about if booked a month in advance. If you wait until 7 days before departure, prices increase to . Booking as early as possible helps you find the lowest cost tickets, but that’s not the only way to save.

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Train times for travel between Southend and Sheffield

If you are taking the train from Southend to Sheffield, you will have 29 trains each day (with a departure every 28 minutes) to choose from. Earlier risers can catch the first weekday train at 04:30. If you are looking to jump aboard the last train out of the station, the latest train departs at 23:43. On weekends, the first train departs at 04:34, and the last scheduled train of the day leaves at 20:07.

Average train travel time and distance from Southend to Sheffield

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 3 hours and 33 minutes, spanning 252 kilometres in total.

Booking Southend to Sheffield trains in advance

Booking your Southend to Sheffield tickets in advance is the best way to save money. Tickets on this specific route can be purchased 5 months before departure.

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Learn even more about travelling from Southend to Sheffield 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: Sheffield.

FAQs about the train journey from Southend to Sheffield

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

The train route from Southend to Sheffield covers 252 kilometres.

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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.