The train between Brighton and Southend-on-Sea takes 2h 14m. The train runs, on average, once a week 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 on demand between Brighton and Southend-on-Sea. Service times information will be available soon. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 14m.
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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 Central station via London Bridge station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
Brighton to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.
Brighton to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by c2c, arrive at Southend Central station.
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The distance between Brighton and Southend-on-Sea is 98.8 km. The road distance is 138 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 14m.