Explore Cardiff to Southend by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Cardiff to Southend aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.

Train ticket cost for journeys between Cardiff 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 €61.93, 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.

Cardiff to Southend daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Southend on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 50 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 05:12: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 21:20: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 04:55: departure of first train on weekends

  • 23:07: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 14 minutes: frequency of train departures

Travel time and distance between Cardiff and Southend

The route’s fastest journey takes 3 hours and 27 minutes, covering a total of 269 kilometres.

When do tickets go on sale between Cardiff and Southend?

You can start planning and booking your trip between Cardiff and Southend 5 months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.

Making your Cardiff to Southend travels smooth and enjoyable

Explore our wide range of help articles for a hassle-free journey and find travel ideas from our city guide: Southend.

Frequently asked questions

What’s the distance from Cardiff to Southend by train?

The train route from Cardiff to Southend covers 269 kilometres.

How much is a train ticket from Cardiff to Southend?

The cheapest fare on this route is €61.93. If you book 30 days in advance, tickets cost about . If booked 7 days in advance, the cost is typically .

When can I buy tickets for trains running from Cardiff to Southend?

Tickets for travel between Cardiff to Southend are available 5 months before departure.

What’s the travel time from Cardiff to Southend by train?

The fastest journey time is 3 hours and 27 minutes.