The average train between Blackwall Tunnel and Southend-on-Sea takes 1h 6m and the fastest train takes 1h 2m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Blackwall Tunnel to Southend-on-Sea. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 20 minutes between Blackwall Tunnel and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 12:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Blackwall Tunnel is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 11:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Limehouse and take an average of 1h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 13m • 1 change

1h 9m • 1 change

1h 9m • 1 change

1h 5m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Blackwall Tunnel to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Blackwall Tunnel station and arriving at Southend-on-Sea station via Southend Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 6m.
Blackwall Tunnel to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from Limehouse station.
Blackwall Tunnel to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Southend Central station.
The distance between Blackwall Tunnel and Southend-on-Sea is 50.1 km. The road distance is 57 km.
c2c operates a train from Limehouse to Southend Central every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £11–24 and the journey takes 50 min.