Sheffield to Southend by train

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Overview: trains from Sheffield to Southend

Find the key information for travelling by train from Sheffield 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 05:29 View journey
Last train 23:37 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 39m View journey
Distance (km) 252
Trains / day 31 View all
Cheapest journey US$105.50 View journey
Avg journey time 4hr 34m
Train operators 5

Discover Sheffield to Southend by train

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Train travel between Sheffield and Southend: train ticket prices

Cost of train tickets from Sheffield to Southend:

  • Cheapest tickets: US$105.50

  • Cost of tickets when booked 30 days in advance:

  • Cost of tickets when booked 7 days in advance:

Tickets go on sale 5 and a half months in advance.

Train times for travel from Sheffield to Southend

During the week, the earliest departure time is at 05:30 and the last departure is 23:37. On weekends, the first train departs at 05:29 and the last train leaves at 23:20. On average, a total of 31 trains make this journey each day.

Sheffield to Southend distance and train travel time

The total distance for this route is 252 kilometres, with the fastest trip taking 3 hours and 39 minutes.

When do tickets between Sheffield and Southend go on sale?

Travellers can book train journeys between Sheffield and Southend 5 and a half months before the travel date. The earlier you book, the better the price. Stay informed about ticket availability by setting up a personalised booking alert with Rail Europe.

Learn even more about travelling from Sheffield 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.

FAQs about the train journey from Sheffield to Southend

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

The trip from Sheffield to Southend covers a distance of 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.