The average train between Brighton and Southend-on-Sea takes 2h 16m and the fastest train takes 2h 6m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Brighton 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 Brighton and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brighton is at 7:28 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 9:39 PM. All services require a transfer at London Bridge and take an average of 2h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
2h 12m • 2 changes
2h 16m • 2 changes
2h 10m • 2 changes
2h 19m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Brighton station and arriving at Southend-on-Sea station via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
Brighton to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.
Brighton to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Southend Central station.
Book your Brighton to Southend-on-Sea train tickets online with Thameslink, London Underground (Tube) and c2c.
The distance between Brighton and Southend-on-Sea is 98.8 km. The road distance is 142 km.
You can take a train from Brighton to Southend Central via London Bridge, London Bridge station, West Ham station, and West Ham in around 2h 13m.
