The average train between Bow and Southend-on-Sea takes 55 min and the fastest train takes 46 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Bow 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 15 minutes between Bow and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 6:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bow is at 4:49 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 5:41 PM. All services require a transfer at West Ham station and take an average of 55 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bow to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Bow station and arriving at Southend-on-Sea station via Southend Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 55 min.
Bow to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from West Ham station.
Bow to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Southend Central station.
Book your Bow to Southend-on-Sea train tickets online with London Underground (Tube) and c2c.
The distance between Bow and Southend-on-Sea is 50.6 km. The road distance is 52 km.
c2c operates a train from West Ham to Southend Central every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £11–23 and the journey takes 45 min.