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The cheapest and fastest trains from Bath to Southend-on-Sea
Showing times and prices for 26 Feb
Cheapest price
£125
Average price
£125
Fastest journey
2 h 37 m
Average duration
2 h 45 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
214 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bath to Southend-on-Sea is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bath to Southend-on-Sea will cost around £125 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £125.
Fast trains
To travel from Bath to Southend-on-Sea you need to make at least 2 changes.
05:362h57
Bath08:33Southend-on-Sea
£1251One-way
2 changes
06:022h51
Bath08:53Southend-on-Sea
£1251One-way
2 changes
06:432h50
Bath09:33Southend-on-Sea
£1251One-way
2 changes
07:132h37
Bath09:50Southend-on-Sea
£1251One-way
2 changes
07:432h47
Bath10:30Southend-on-Sea
£1251One-way
2 changes
07:132h37
Bath09:50Southend-on-Sea
£1251One-way
2 changes
08:442h46
Bath11:30Southend-on-Sea
£1251One-way
2 changes
07:432h47
Bath10:30Southend-on-Sea
£1251One-way
2 changes
09:432h47
Bath12:30Southend-on-Sea
£1251One-way
2 changes
10:432h47
Bath13:30Southend-on-Sea
£1251One-way
2 changes
Live departures
Bath to Southend-on-Sea train times
The table below shows live departures for Bath to Southend-on-Sea trains for tomorrow, Thursday 26 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 11:26
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05:36 Bath | 2h57 | 08:33 Southend-on-Sea | 2 changes | |
| 06:02 Bath | 2h51 | 08:53 Southend-on-Sea | 2 changes | |
| 06:43 Bath | 2h50 | 09:33 Southend-on-Sea | 2 changes | |
| 07:13 Bath | 2h37 | 09:50 Southend-on-Sea | 2 changes | |
| 07:43 Bath | 2h47 | 10:30 Southend-on-Sea | 2 changes |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bath to Southend-on-Sea
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Bath to Southend-on-Sea run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £33 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:08, the last at 21:48. The fastest train covers the 214 km distance in 2h 58m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 214 km |
Average train duration 2h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price £33 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 2h 58m |
First train 04:08 |
Last train 21:48 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western from Bath to Southend-on-Sea trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Bath and Southend-on-Sea from £33. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Rail
About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 15m
Cheapest Price
£33
Great Western Rail frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
first_great_western
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 37m
Cheapest Price
£124
first_great_western frequency
16 a day
FAQs: Bath to Southend-on-Sea train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bath to Southend-on-Sea by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Southend-on-Sea, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The cost of a train ticket from Bath to Southend-on-Sea can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £33, while the average price tends to be around £38.
The train journey from Bath to Southend-on-Sea covers a distance of 214 km and takes approximately 2h 58m. Trains run 3 per day.
The train distance from Bath to Southend-on-Sea is 214 km.
The first train from Bath to Southend-on-Sea leaves at 4:08.
The last train from Bath to Southend-on-Sea departs at 21:48.
Trains from Bath to Southend-on-Sea run approximately 3 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Bath to Southend-on-Sea.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Bath to Southend-on-Sea.
To travel from Bath to Southend-on-Sea, you can take a train.
There is no night train service from Bath to Southend-on-Sea.
The train station in Bath that goes to Southend-on-Sea is Bath Spa (BTH), and it arrives at Southend Victoria (SOV).
The cheapest way to get from Bath to Southend-on-Sea is by train, costing approximately £33.
Booking trains from Bath to Southend-on-Sea in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Bath to Southend-on-Sea offers a mix of scenic countryside views, particularly as it passes through the rolling hills and green landscapes of the West Country and some picturesque villages. However, as the train approaches the outskirts of London and enters more urban areas, the scenery becomes more suburban and industrial.
A day trip from Bath to Southend-on-Sea is not feasible, as the journey takes 2h 58m each way. Trains operate 2 times per day. The distance is 214 km.
For a fulfilling experience in Southend-on-Sea, two to three days are ideal to explore its main attractions, including the longest pleasure pier in the world, Adventure Island amusement park, and the beautiful coastline.
Yes, you can take the train from Bath to Southend-on-Sea.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bath and Southend-on-Sea
Bath
Southend-on-Sea
The major train station for departures in Bath is Bath Spa. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Bath Spa for your trip from Bath to Southend-on-Sea.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Fri: 05:30 - 20:30
Wifi
- Free Wi-Fi in the station. Connect to "GWR Free Station Wi-Fi."
Shopping
- Type of shops available: Flower shop in subway
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Dining
- Starbucks
- Dashi Bath
- Be At One
- Pumpkin Cafe Shop
Taxis
- Taxi: Taxi Rank: Taxi rank is available at the station entrance. If you require an accessible taxi please approach a member of staff.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
Accessibility
- Ramp access & staff assistance.
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 2.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Within accessible wc's
Hotel
- Travelodge Bath Waterside
- The Z Hotel Bath
- The Royal Hotel
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Platforms 1 and 2
Ticket Office
- Mon - Fri: 05:30 - 20:30
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: At rear and side of station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- The information office is located by Platform 1.
Public transport options for Bath Spa
- Bus lines: 700, A4
- Train lines: Great Western Main Line, CrossCountry, South Western Railway
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 10:00 Saturday - Sunday Closed
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free - Category B2 Station - This station has step free access to both platforms however these are via steep ramps in particular to the Bath Spa bound platform. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Oldfield Park
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus Stops on A36 Lower Bristol Road
The major train station for arrivals in Southend-on-Sea is Southend Victoria. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Southend Victoria for your journey to Southend-on-Sea from Bath.
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 09:4515:00 - 18:45 Saturday 06:00 - 09:4515:00 - 18:45 Sunday 07:00 - 10:4516:00 - 19:45
Shopping
- Type of shops available: Mini supermarket Passport Photo Booth
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Taxi rank at front of station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located near Platform 1. The National key toilets are located near Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The National key toilets are only all toilets including accessible (radar key) toilets are located alongside platform 1
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Beside station building in secure compound
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Southend Victoria
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop on station forecourt
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 18:45 Saturday 06:30 - 21:00 Sunday 07:30 - 19:00
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Platforms 3 & 4 Concourse. The National key toilets are located on the Platforms 3/4 Concourse; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platforms 3/4 concourse. This can be accessed using a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Outside platforms 1/2 & on platform 3/4 concourse
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03457 44 44 22
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Southend Central
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stops on Clifftown Road near The Last Public House
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 13:00 Saturday 06:00 - 13:00 Sunday Closed No train service on Sundays
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Within forecourt
- Storage CCTV: No
Public transport options for Prittlewell
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop at the junction of East Street and Station Approach
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