Greater Anglia
London Overground
Trains to Southend Central from Leighton Buzzard
| First train | 02:41 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:07 | |
| Departure station | Leighton Buzzard | |
| Arrival station | Southend Central | |
| Journey time | From 2h 20m | |
| Distance | 65 miles (105 km) | |
| Frequency | 39 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Train operators |
Trains to Southend Central from Leighton Buzzard
Want to travel from Leighton Buzzard to Southend Central by train? Start your journey with us.
It takes an average of 2 hours 46 minutes to travel from Leighton Buzzard to Southend Central by train. You'll find on average 39 trains per day running on this route.
There aren't any direct services on this line, but it's still easy to travel to Southend Central by train; you'll need to make 2 changes.
Greater Anglia, c2c and London Overground trains operate on this route.
Generally, booking Advance train tickets works out cheaper.
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How do I find cheap train tickets from Leighton Buzzard to Southend Central?
As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, our Trainline team of experts have put together these tips to help you find the cheapest tickets.
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2. Use a Railcard
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3. Book split tickets
Our handy feature SplitSave will 'split' your train journey into multiple tickets, which can be much cheaper than buying a single ticket. Find out more about split tickets.
4. Travel Off-Peak
If you can be flexible with your travel times, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets are usually cheaper in the UK. Generally, Off-Peak times are any time at weekends and outside of Monday to Friday morning and evening rush hours.
5. Consider a Season Ticket
Best for commuters, if you catch a train on the same route more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly, weekly and flexi options available, find out if a Season Ticket for Leighton Buzzard to Southend Central is right for you.
For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.
§Advance adult single fare. Excludes booking fee. Prices seen by Trainline customers in the last 30 days. Availability limited.