First train | 03:05 | |
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Last train | 21:35 | |
Departure station | Southend Airport | |
Arrival station | Heathrow Airport | |
Journey time | From 1h 38m | |
Distance | 50 miles (81 km) | |
Frequency | 61 trains per day | |
Changes | 1 change | |
Train operators |
Looking to travel from Southend Airport to Heathrow Airport by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 2 hours 1 minute to travel from Southend Airport to Heathrow Airport by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 1 hour 38 minutes though. You'll usually find 61 trains per day running along the 50 miles (81 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change during the journey to Heathrow Airport, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with Greater Anglia or Heathrow Express to get to Heathrow Airport – both train companies offer modern comfortable services that will whisk you there in no time.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Southend Airport to Heathrow Airport in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save!
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The average journey time by train between Southend Airport and Heathrow Airport is 2 hours and 1 minute, with around 61 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
The fastest journey time by train from Southend Airport to Heathrow Airport is 1 hour and 38 minutes.
No, there are no direct train services from Southend Airport to Heathrow Airport. Travelling from Southend Airport to Heathrow Airport by train will require a minimum of 1 change.
The first train from Southend Airport to Heathrow Airport leaves at 03:05. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Southend Airport to Heathrow Airport leaves at 21:35. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from Southend Airport to Heathrow Airport cover a distance of around 50 miles (81 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Heathrow Airport to Southend Airport.
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