| First train | 02:45 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:36 | |
| Departure station | Southend Central | |
| Arrival station | Sheffield | |
| Journey time | From 3h 44m | |
| Distance | 157 miles (252 km) | |
| Frequency | 37 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Train operators | Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Grand Central Railway, Greater Anglia, Hull Trains, London North Eastern Railway, London Overground, Thameslink, TransPennine Express, c2c |
Get from Southend Central to Sheffield in as little as 3 hours 44 minutes on the fastest trains, so you can make the most of your time.
The average train journey from Southend Central to Sheffield takes around 5 hours 13 minutes. There are around 37 trains that operate on this route daily.
As there are no direct trains between Southend Central and Sheffield, you'll need to make 2 changes.
Trains on this route are operated by London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast, Greater Anglia and East Midlands Railway.
Booking in advance often results in cheaper ticket prices.
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