Southend to Leeds by train

Going from Southend to Leeds by train

About to set off from Southend to Leeds by rail? Make your journey as seamless as possible with this guide, packed with tips on schedules, route details and how to find the best deals on tickets.

Train cost from Southend to Leeds

Ready to book tickets from Southend to Leeds? Start by comparing all the upcoming trains in just a few clicks with Rail Europe. Here is what you can expect from fares along this specific route:

• The cheapest tickets between Southend and Leeds typically run €123.07.

• If you wait until 30 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can hit .

• If you wait until 7 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can increase to .

• You can book travel between these two destinations 4 and a half months in advance.

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Southend to Leeds daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Leeds on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 45 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

• 04:30: departure of first train Monday-Friday

• 23:43: departure of last train Monday-Friday

• 04:13: departure of first train on weekends

• 22:54: departure of last train on weekends

• Every 17 minutes: frequency of train departures

Southend to Leeds train duration

Trains on this route travel a distance of 294 kilometres, with the fastest one completing the journey in 3 hours and 55 minutes.

When do tickets between Southend and Leeds go on sale?

Travellers can book train journeys between Southend and Leeds 4 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.

Making the most of your Southend to Leeds travels

To ensure the smoothest of train journey, check out our vast help articles. To start planning your holiday and to find travel inspiration, check out our city guide: Leeds.