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How to get from Southend-On-Sea to Luton by train?

Southend-On-Sea to Luton map

From Southend-On-Sea to Luton by train

To get from Southend-On-Sea to Luton in Luton, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the C2C train from Southend Central station to Stratford station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ELIZABETH train and finally take the THAMESLINK train from Farringdon station to Luton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 2 min.

122min
Walk to train station
Train - C2C
Train - ELIZABETH
Train - THAMESLINK
Leaves from Southend Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southend Central
    210 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - C2C
    Wait for train
    C2C
    London Liverpool Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stratford
    50 min
  • 4
    Train - ELIZABETH
    Wait for train
    ELIZABETH
    Heathrow Terminal 4
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Farringdon
    10 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Farringdon
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Bedford
  • 8
    Ride to train station Luton
    Ride to train station
    Luton
    45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Southend-On-Sea to Luton by train via GREATER ANGLIA, ELIZABETH and THAMESLINK

To get from Southend-On-Sea to Luton in Luton, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the GREATER ANGLIA train from Southend Victoria station to Stratford station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ELIZABETH train and finally take the THAMESLINK train from Farringdon station to Luton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 15 min.

135min
Walk to train station
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Train - ELIZABETH
Train - THAMESLINK
Leaves from Southend Victoria

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southend Victoria
    350 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    London Liverpool Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stratford
    51 min
  • 4
    Train - ELIZABETH
    Wait for train
    ELIZABETH
    Paddington
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Farringdon
    10 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Farringdon
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Bedford
  • 8
    Ride to train station Luton
    Ride to train station
    Luton
    45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Southend-On-Sea to Luton

The distance between Southend-On-Sea, Luton and Luton, Luton is approximately 111.08 km, which can typically be travelled in 122 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Southend-On-Sea to Luton by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Luton – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Southend-On-Sea

Southend-On-Sea is located at Warrior Square, Luton and the nearest public transport station is Whitegate Road, Southend-On-Sea.

Bus stations close to Southend-On-Sea:

  • Whitegate Road, Southend-On-Sea
  • Southend Central
  • Chichester Road, Southend-On-Sea

Public transport stations close to Luton, Luton

Luton is located at Luton, Luton and the nearest public transport station is Luton.

Bus stations close to Luton:

  • Luton
  • Luton Station Interchange, Luton Town Centre
  • Rail Station Entrance, High Town

Southend-On-Sea to Luton map

Alternative route from Southend-On-Sea to Luton by train via GREATER ANGLIA, ELIZABETH and THAMESLINK

To get from Southend-On-Sea to Luton in Luton, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the GREATER ANGLIA train from Southend Victoria station to Stratford station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ELIZABETH train and finally take the THAMESLINK train from Farringdon station to Luton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 15 min.

135min
Walk to train station
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Train - ELIZABETH
Train - THAMESLINK
Leaves from Southend Victoria

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southend Victoria
    350 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    London Liverpool Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stratford
    51 min
  • 4
    Train - ELIZABETH
    Wait for train
    ELIZABETH
    Paddington
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Farringdon
    10 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Farringdon
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Bedford
  • 8
    Ride to train station Luton
    Ride to train station
    Luton
    45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Southend-On-Sea to Luton?

    The fastest way takes 122 minutes, using Bus line C2C, Bus line ELIZABETH, Bus line THAMESLINK.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Southend-On-Sea to Luton?

    The alternative route takes 135 minutes, using Bus line GREATER ANGLIA, Bus line ELIZABETH, Bus line THAMESLINK.

  • Is there a direct train between Southend-On-Sea and Luton?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 2 min.

  • Which train line goes from Southend-On-Sea to Luton?

    The C2C train line goes from Southend Central station near Southend-On-Sea in Southend-On-Sea to London Liverpool Street station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till London Liverpool Street station near Luton in Luton.

  • How long does it take to travel from Southend-On-Sea to Luton by train?

    The total travel time between Southend-On-Sea in Southend-On-Sea and Luton in Luton by train is about 2 hr 2 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Southend-On-Sea to get to Luton?

    Get on the C2C train from the Southend Central station near Southend-On-Sea in Southend-On-Sea.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Southend-On-Sea and Luton?

    Get off the train at the London Liverpool Street station, which is closest to Luton in Luton.

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