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Southend to Nottingham by train
| First train | 06:25 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:01 | |
| Departure station | Southend | |
| Arrival station | Nottingham | |
| Journey time | From 3h 10m | |
| Distance | 125 miles (201 km) | |
| Frequency | 10 trains per day | |
| Changes | 3 changes | |
| Train operators | c2c, Greater Anglia, East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway |
Travelling from Southend to Nottingham by train
Looking to travel from Southend to Nottingham by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 3 hours 40 minutes to travel from Southend to Nottingham by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 3 hours 10 minutes though. You'll usually find 10 trains per day running along the 125 miles (201 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 3 changes during the journey to Nottingham, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with London North Eastern Railway, Greater Anglia or East Midlands Railway to get to Nottingham. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Southend to Nottingham 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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Cheap train tickets from Southend to Nottingham
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Southend to Nottingham is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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