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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Norwich to Southend-on-Sea
Cheapest price
$30
Average price
$56
Fastest journey
2 h 30 m
Average duration
2 h 33 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
128 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Norwich to Southend-on-Sea is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Norwich to Southend-on-Sea will cost around $56 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $30.
Of the 3 trains that leave Norwich for Southend-on-Sea on Thu, Jun 04, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 04 the direct trains cover the 128 km distance in an average of 2 h 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 30 m .
On Thu, Jun 04 the slowest trains will take 2 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
7:00 AM2h40Norwich9:40 AMSouthend-on-Sea$301One-way0 transfers- 9:00 AM2h30Norwich11:30 AMSouthend-on-Sea$401One-way0 transfers
- 10:00 AM2h30Norwich12:30 PMSouthend-on-Sea$971One-way0 transfers
- 10:00 AM2h30Norwich12:30 PMSouthend-on-Sea$971One-way0 transfers
- 9:00 AM2h30Norwich11:30 AMSouthend-on-Sea$401One-way0 transfers
- 7:00 AM2h40Norwich9:40 AMSouthend-on-Sea$301One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Norwich to Southend-on-Sea
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Norwich to Southend-on-Sea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $19, and a bus costs an average of $55.
Distance: 79 miles (128 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$43 Average price Cheapest | $55 Average price | $37 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 52m Average total duration 3h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Norwich to Southend-on-Sea:
A train is $12 (€10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Norwich to Southend-on-Sea costing on average $55 (€44).
Other travel options to Southend-on-Sea take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 22m.
You'll arrive about 6m sooner (2h 14m by train vs 2h 20m by car). Tickets start at around $43 (€35) compared to roughly $37 (€30) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Norwich to Southend-on-Sea train times
The table below shows live departures for Norwich to Southend-on-Sea trains for tomorrow, Thursday, June 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00 AM Norwich | 2h40 | 9:40 AM Southend-on-Sea | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:00 AM Norwich | 2h30 | 11:30 AM Southend-on-Sea | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:00 AM Norwich | 2h30 | 12:30 PM Southend-on-Sea | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Norwich to Southend-on-Sea
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Norwich to Southend-on-Sea run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $19 (€15) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:01, the last at 23:06. The fastest train covers the 79 miles (128 km) distance in 2h 20m.
Distance 79 miles (128 km) |
Average train duration 2h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€15) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 2h 20m |
First train 4:01 AM |
Last train 11:06 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Greater Anglia from Norwich to Southend-on-Sea trainsGreater Anglia trains will get you between Norwich and Southend-on-Sea from $19 (€15). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Norwich to Southend-on-Sea
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Norwich to Southend-on-Sea by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Southend-on-Sea, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Norwich to Southend-on-Sea
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Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 04:45 - 20:45 Saturday 04:45 - 20:45 Sunday 06:45 - 20:45
- Type of shops available: News agent Mini supermarket Passport Photo Booth
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket machines are located in the ticket hall and on the station concourse.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: All toilets are located on the concourse including the accessible (radar key) toilet
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On forecourt and within station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop on station forecourt
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 09:4515:00 - 18:45 Saturday 06:00 - 09:4515:00 - 18:45 Sunday 07:00 - 10:4516:00 - 19:45
- Type of shops available: Mini supermarket Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Taxi rank at front of station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located near Platform 1. The National key toilets are located near Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The National key toilets are only all toilets including accessible (radar key) toilets are located alongside platform 1
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Beside station building in secure compound
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop on station forecourt
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 13:00 Saturday 06:00 - 13:00 Sunday Closed No train service on Sundays
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Within forecourt
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop at the junction of East Street and Station Approach
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 18:45 Saturday 06:30 - 21:00 Sunday 07:30 - 19:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Platforms 3 & 4 Concourse. The National key toilets are located on the Platforms 3/4 Concourse; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platforms 3/4 concourse. This can be accessed using a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Outside platforms 1/2 & on platform 3/4 concourse
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03457 44 44 22
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stops on Clifftown Road near The Last Public House
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