Cambridge to Southend by train

Cambridge to Southend by train

Gearing up for an adventure by rail from Cambridge to Southend? Read on for essential information about this journey, which spans 83 kilometres.

Train cost between Cambridge and Southend: point-to-point tickets

Train travellers have two ticket options to choose from: point-to-point tickets and rail passes. Point-to-point tickets are for one-way travel between two cities. Prices for point-to-point tickets on this route start from €15.19, then go to , if booked a month in advance, and , if booked 7 days in advance.

Cost of travel with European train passes

Passes allow unlimited travel in the covered region and timeframe. Passes, like a Eurail or Interrail Global Pass, cover travel to 33 countries. While passes cost more upfront, they quickly pay off if you plan to travel extensively or don’t have a fixed itinerary. Plus, passes also often offer discounts on local travel, museums and outings. Learn more about the financial benefits of rail passes with our European Rail Pass guide.

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Train timetable for travel between Cambridge and Southend

There are a number of different options for travellers going from Cambridge to Southend by train. Here is what to expect along this route:

• First daily departure (weekday): 04:48

• Last daily departure (weekday): 23:54

• First daily departure (weekend): 04:38

• Last daily departure (weekend): 23:25

• Average number of daily trains: 54 trains

• Frequency of train departures: every 16 minutes

Cambridge to Southend train duration

Trains on this route travel a distance of 83 kilometres, with the fastest one completing the journey in 2 hours and 7 minutes.

Booking time frame: Cambridge to Southend trains

Tickets for travel to Southend along this route are available for purchase 5 months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.

More information on train travel from Cambridge to Southend

Want to know more about train travel in Europe? Explore our help articles for guidance on booking, travel discounts, class of service and much more. Need some travel inspiration? Check out our Southend city guide to get you started.