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Trains from Sheffield (SHF) to Southend Central (SOC)

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50

train journeys
per day

156

miles (252 kms)

3hrs 47 mins

fastest journey

04:58 / 23:16

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

9

operators run

7

routes

Trains from Sheffield (SHF) to Southend Central (SOC)

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On a typical weekday there are 50 scheduled rail journeys between Sheffield and Southend Central , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 50 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Sheffield to Southend Central is approximately 156 miles (252 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 3hrs 59 mins.

Northern Rail, First TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, London North Eastern Railway, c2c, Grand Central, First Hull Trains, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Sheffield and Southend Central.

There are 7 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Sheffield to Southend Central. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 47 mins.

Journeys from Sheffield to Southend Central Today

  • Mon 6th May
    04:58
    4 hrs 26 mins 2 changes
    09:24
    Sheffield
    Southend Central
    Sheffield to Southend Central
  • Mon 6th May
    05:30
    4 hrs 11 mins 2 changes
    09:41
    Sheffield
    Southend Central
    Sheffield to Southend Central
  • Mon 6th May
    05:56
    4 hrs 13 mins 3 changes
    10:09
    Sheffield
    Southend Central
    Sheffield to Southend Central
  • Mon 6th May
    06:30
    4 hrs 11 mins 2 changes
    10:41
    Sheffield
    Southend Central
    Sheffield to Southend Central
  • Mon 6th May
    06:56
    3 hrs 58 mins 3 changes
    10:54
    Sheffield
    Southend Central
    Sheffield to Southend Central
  • Mon 6th May
    07:00
    4 hrs 9 mins 3 changes
    11:09
    Sheffield
    Southend Central
    Sheffield to Southend Central
  • Mon 6th May
    07:00
    4 hrs 11 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    11:11
    Sheffield
    Southend Central
    Sheffield to Southend Central
  • Mon 6th May
    07:09
    4 hrs 2 mins 3 changes
    11:11
    Sheffield
    Southend Central
    Sheffield to Southend Central
  • Mon 6th May
    07:34
    3 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    11:24
    Sheffield
    Southend Central
    Sheffield to Southend Central
  • Mon 6th May
    07:37
    4 hrs 4 mins 3 changes
    11:41
    Sheffield
    Southend Central
    Sheffield to Southend Central
  • Mon 6th May
    07:56
    3 hrs 58 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    11:54
    Sheffield
    Southend Central
    Sheffield to Southend Central
  • Mon 6th May
    07:58
    3 hrs 56 mins 3 changes
    11:54
    Sheffield
    Southend Central
    Sheffield to Southend Central
  • Mon 6th May
    08:11
    4 hrs 3 changes
    12:11
    Sheffield
    Southend Central
    Sheffield to Southend Central
  • Mon 6th May
    08:37
    3 hrs 47 mins 2 changes
    12:24
    Sheffield
    Southend Central
    Sheffield to Southend Central
  • Mon 6th May
    08:38
    4 hrs 4 mins 3 changes
    12:42
    Sheffield
    Southend Central
    Sheffield to Southend Central
  • Mon 6th May
    09:00
    3 hrs 54 mins 2 changes
    12:54
    Sheffield
    Southend Central
    Sheffield to Southend Central
  • Mon 6th May
    09:12
    3 hrs 59 mins 3 changes
    13:11
    Sheffield
    Southend Central
    Sheffield to Southend Central
  • Mon 6th May
    09:37
    3 hrs 47 mins 2 changes
    13:24
    Sheffield
    Southend Central
    Sheffield to Southend Central
  • Mon 6th May
    10:00
    3 hrs 54 mins 2 changes
    13:54
    Sheffield
    Southend Central
    Sheffield to Southend Central
  • Mon 6th May
    10:11
    4 hrs 3 changes
    14:11
    Sheffield
    Southend Central
    Sheffield to Southend Central

About Sheffield Station

Station name Sheffield (SHF)
Address Sheffield station, Sheaf Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1 2BP
Managed by EM

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:00 - 22:50
Saturday 05:00 - 22:50
Sunday 07:45 - 23:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

About Southend Central Station

Station name Southend Central (SOC)
Address Southend Central station, Clifftown Road, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 1AB
Managed by CC

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:45 - 18:45
Saturday 06:30 - 21:00
Sunday 07:30 - 19:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Sheffield and Southend Central

The travel time between Sheffield and Southend Central by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 3hrs 59 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 47 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Sheffield and Southend Central vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 50 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 04:58, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:16.

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Amenities on trains between Sheffield and Southend Central can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Sheffield & Southend Central. owever, there are 50 possible journeys which require a change.

Northern Rail, First TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, London North Eastern Railway, c2c, Grand Central, First Hull Trains, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Sheffield and Southend Central.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Sheffield and Southend Central, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.