Crewe to Southend by train

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Overview: trains from Crewe to Southend

Find the key information for travelling by train from Crewe 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 05:36 View journey
Last train 21:25 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 18m View journey
Distance (km) 275
Trains / day 38 View all
Cheapest journey €50.29 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 41m
Train operators 5

Taking the train from Crewe to Southend

Ready to book a trip from Crewe to Southend by train? Let this guide make the process smooth, easy and truly enjoyable. Because trains make ‘getting there’ part of the fun.

Train travel between Crewe and Southend: train ticket prices

Cost of train tickets from Crewe to Southend:

  • Cheapest tickets: €50.29

  • Cost of tickets when booked 30 days in advance:

  • Cost of tickets when booked 7 days in advance:

Tickets go on sale 5 months in advance.

Crewe to Southend departure timetable

On this route, 38 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Crewe at 05:36 and the last leaving at 21:25 during the week.

For weekend travel to Southend, the earliest departure is at 06:00 and the last one is at 20:47. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 24 minutes.

Average train travel time and distance from Crewe to Southend

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 3 hours and 18 minutes, spanning 275 kilometres in total.

Booking Crewe to Southend trains in advance

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

Get notified of when tickets open for travel between Crewe and Southend by setting up a booking alert. We will send you an email as soon as your tickets are available for purchase.

Maximising your travels to Southend

For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Southend.

FAQs about the train journey from Crewe to Southend

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

The total distance from Crewe to Southend is 275 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.