The cheapest and fastest trains from Southend-on-Sea to Amsterdam
Cheapest price
£208
Average price
£236
Fastest journey
4 h 4 m
Average duration
4 h 21 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
301 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Southend-on-Sea to Amsterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Southend-on-Sea to Amsterdam will cost around £236 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £208.
Of the 4 trains that leave Southend-on-Sea for Amsterdam every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 301 km distance in an average of 4 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 4 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 46 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.








Travel Information
Compare flight, ferry and train for Southend-on-Sea to Amsterdam
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Southend-on-Sea to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £65. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £65, and a train costs an average of £60.
Distance: 301 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Ferry |
|---|---|---|
£192 Average Price | £105 Average Price | £86 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 52m Average total duration 4h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 26m Average total duration 7h 26m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Southend-on-Sea to Amsterdam train times
The table below shows live departures for Southend-on-Sea to Amsterdam trains for today, Wednesday 19 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W52589+ Tube from London Fenchurch Street to London St Pancras International+ 9140 | Delayed 09:36 09:32Southend Central (SOC) | 10h12 | 19:44 Amsterdam Centraal | 2 changes | |
W52589+ Tube from London Fenchurch Street to London St Pancras International+ 9152 | Delayed 09:36 09:32Southend Central (SOC) | 13h12 | 22:44 Amsterdam Centraal | 2 changes | |
W52785+ Tube from London Fenchurch Street to London St Pancras International+ 9152 | Delayed 09:50 09:46Southend Central (SOC) | 12h58 | 22:44 Amsterdam Centraal | 2 changes | |
W52785+ Tube from London Fenchurch Street to London St Pancras International+ 9140 | Delayed 09:50 09:46Southend Central (SOC) | 9h58 | 19:44 Amsterdam Centraal | 2 changes | |
Y10172+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London St Pancras International+ 9140 | On time 09:51 Southend Victoria (SOV) | 9h53 | 19:44 Amsterdam Centraal | 2 changes | |
Y82170+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London St Pancras International+ 9140 | On time 11:31 Southend Victoria (SOV) | 8h13 | 19:44 Amsterdam Centraal | 2 changes | |
W52458+ Tube from London Fenchurch Street to London St Pancras International+ 9140 | Delayed 11:36 11:33Southend Central (SOC) | 8h11 | 19:44 Amsterdam Centraal | 2 changes | |
W52729+ Tube from London Fenchurch Street to London St Pancras International+ 9140 | Delayed 11:50 11:42Southend Central (SOC) | 8h02 | 19:44 Amsterdam Centraal | 2 changes | |
Y10185+ P19680+ 9140 | On time 11:51 Southend Victoria (SOV) | 7h53 | 19:44 Amsterdam Centraal | 2 changes | |
Y10185+ P08149+ Y36081+ 9140 | On time 11:51 Southend Victoria (SOV) | 7h53 | 19:44 Amsterdam Centraal | 3 changes | |
Y10185+ P19680+ 9152 | On time 11:51 Southend Victoria (SOV) | 10h53 | 22:44 Amsterdam Centraal | 2 changes | |
W52717+ Tube from London Fenchurch Street to London St Pancras International+ 9152 | Delayed 13:50 13:46Southend Central (SOC) | 8h58 | 22:44 Amsterdam Centraal | 2 changes | |
Y10197+ P07941+ Y36097+ 9152 | On time 13:51 Southend Victoria (SOV) | 8h53 | 22:44 Amsterdam Centraal | 3 changes | |
Y10197+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London St Pancras International+ 9152 | On time 13:51 Southend Victoria (SOV) | 8h53 | 22:44 Amsterdam Centraal | 2 changes | |
W52742+ Tube from London Fenchurch Street to London St Pancras International+ 9152 | Delayed 14:06 14:03Southend Central (SOC) | 8h41 | 22:44 Amsterdam Centraal | 2 changes | |
Y83813+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London St Pancras International+ 9152 | On time 14:11 Southend Victoria (SOV) | 8h33 | 22:44 Amsterdam Centraal | 2 changes | |
| Thursday 20 November | |||||
![]() | 05:16 Southend-on-Sea | 4h04 | 09:20 Amsterdam | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Southend-on-Sea to Amsterdam
Trains from Southend-on-Sea to Amsterdam run on average 3 times per day, taking around 4h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £60 but you can travel from only £45 by flight.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:16, the last at 18:40. The fastest train covers the 301 km distance in 4h 4m.
Distance 301 km |
Average train duration 4h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £60 |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 4h 4m |
First train 06:16 |
Last train 18:40 |
FAQs: Southend-on-Sea to Amsterdam train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Southend-on-Sea to Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Southend-on-Sea and Amsterdam
- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 20:59
- Free WiFi in all station areas.
- Located on the ground floor near the front entrance in the eastern walkway, near the stairs to platform 2. Open daily from 07:00 to 01:00.
- De Broodzaak
- Kyoto Sushi & Grill
- Starbucks
- The Doner Company
- Wagamama
- Wurst & Schnitzelhaus
- Smullers
- Burger King
- Grand Café First Class
- Burgerij
- & many more
- The station is fully accessible, including lifts to the platforms.
- NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace
- Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam
- Art’otel Amsterdam
- Located in a small white building in front of the station's main entrance and at various points in the main passenger hall.
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