The average train between Runcorn and Southend-on-Sea takes 3h 28m and the fastest train takes 3h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Runcorn to Southend-on-Sea. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Runcorn and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Runcorn is at 9:13 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 1:23 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Runcorn to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Runcorn station and arriving at Southend-on-Sea station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
Runcorn to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Runcorn station.
Runcorn to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Southend Victoria station.
Book your Runcorn to Southend-on-Sea train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Runcorn and Southend-on-Sea is 307.8 km. The road distance is 360 km.
You can take a train from Runcorn to Southend Victoria via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 27m.