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Compare prices and tickets Southend-on-Sea to Kings Lynn by train
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Southend-on-Sea to Kings Lynn
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Trains from Southend-on-Sea to Kings Lynn run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £70 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:00, the last at 14:42. The fastest train covers the 137 km distance in 3h 29m.
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 137 km |
Average train duration 3h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price £70 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 3h 29m |
First train 04:00 |
Last train 14:42 |
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
FAQs: Southend-on-Sea to Kings Lynn train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Southend-on-Sea to Kings Lynn 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 Kings Lynn, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The cost of a train ticket from Southend-on-Sea to Kings Lynn can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £70, while the average price tends to be around £70.
The train journey from Southend-on-Sea to Kings Lynn covers a distance of 137 km and takes approximately 3h 29m. Trains run 4 per day.
The train distance from Southend-on-Sea to Kings Lynn is 137 km.
The first train from Southend-on-Sea to Kings Lynn leaves at 4:00.
The last train from Southend-on-Sea to Kings Lynn departs at 14:42.
Trains from Southend-on-Sea to Kings Lynn run approximately 4 times per day.
To travel from Southend-on-Sea to Kings Lynn, you can take a train.
There is no night train service from Southend-on-Sea to Kings Lynn.
The train station in Southend-on-Sea that goes to Kings Lynn is Southend Victoria (SOV), and it arrives at Kings Lynn station (KLN).
The cheapest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Kings Lynn is by train, costing approximately £70.
Booking trains from Southend-on-Sea to Kings Lynn in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Southend-on-Sea to Kings Lynn offers a mix of urban and rural landscapes, with views of the Essex countryside and Fenlands, making parts of the trip quite scenic.
A day trip from Southend-on-Sea to Kings Lynn is not feasible as the journey takes 3h 29m. However, trains run 4 times per day. The distance is 137 km.
Two to three days in King's Lynn is generally sufficient to explore its historical sites, such as the King's Lynn Minster and the Custom House, and enjoy the scenic walks along the River Great Ouse.
Currently, there is no direct train service available from Southend-on-Sea to Kings Lynn.
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Important Stations and Airports in Southend-on-Sea and Kings Lynn
Southend-on-Sea
Kings Lynn
The major train station for departures 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 trip from Southend-on-Sea to Kings Lynn.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Information 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
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 17:15 Saturday 07:00 - 15:45 Sunday 08:00 - 15:45
Distance to city center
3 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: There are no lifts at the station, but step free access is available to both platforms from street level
- 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 Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- 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 Thorpe Bay
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stops at the front of the station on Acacia Drive
The major train station for arrivals in Kings Lynn is Kings Lynn. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Kings Lynn for your journey to Kings Lynn from Southend-on-Sea.
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningATM
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotel
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 20:00 Saturday 05:30 - 19:30 Sunday 07:50 - 17:00
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Taxis
- Taxi: YES
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is on the bridge outside the ticket office. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Great Northern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: WC on station concourse
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: A heated waiting room is available on platform 1
Bike Parking
- Storage location: Station entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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