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How to get from Southend-On-Sea to St Albans by train?

Southend-On-Sea to St Albans map

From Southend-On-Sea to St Albans by train

To get from Southend-On-Sea to St Albans in London, 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 St Albans City station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 46 min.

106min
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
    250 m • 4 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 St Albans City
    Ride to train station
    St Albans City
    29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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

To get from Southend-On-Sea to St Albans in London, 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 St Albans City station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 120 min.

120min
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
    430 m • 6 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 St Albans City
    Ride to train station
    St Albans City
    29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Southend-On-Sea to St Albans

The distance between Southend-On-Sea, London and St Albans, London is approximately 94.41 km, which can typically be travelled in 106 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Southend-On-Sea to St Albans by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in London – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Southend-On-Sea

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

Bus stations close to Southend-On-Sea:

  • Whitegate Road, Southend-On-Sea
  • Chichester Road, Southend-On-Sea
  • Sutton Arms, Southend-On-Sea

Public transport stations close to St Albans, London

St Albans is located at St Albans, London and the nearest public transport station is Lattimore Road, St Albans.

Bus stations close to St Albans:

  • Lattimore Road, St Albans
  • Iceland, St Albans
  • The Crown Ph, St Albans

Southend-On-Sea to St Albans map

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

To get from Southend-On-Sea to St Albans in London, 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 St Albans City station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 120 min.

120min
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
    430 m • 6 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 St Albans City
    Ride to train station
    St Albans City
    29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 106 minutes, using Bus line C2C, Bus line ELIZABETH, Bus line THAMESLINK.

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

    The alternative route takes 120 minutes, using Bus line GREATER ANGLIA, Bus line ELIZABETH, Bus line THAMESLINK.

  • Is there a direct train between Southend-On-Sea and St Albans in London?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 46 min.

  • Which train line goes from Southend-On-Sea to St Albans in London?

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

  • How long does it take to travel from Southend-On-Sea to St Albans in London by train?

    The total travel time between Southend-On-Sea and St Albans in London by train is about 1 hr 46 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Southend-On-Sea to get to St Albans in London?

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

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Southend-On-Sea and St Albans in London?

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

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