The average train between Broadstairs and Southend-on-Sea takes 2h 38m and the fastest train takes 2h 14m. There is an hourly train service from Broadstairs 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 hourly between Broadstairs and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 5:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Broadstairs is at 9:55 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 12:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford International and take an average of 2h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Broadstairs to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Broadstairs station and arriving at Southend-on-Sea station via Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
Broadstairs to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Broadstairs station.
Broadstairs to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Southend Central station.
Book your Broadstairs to Southend-on-Sea train tickets online with Southeastern, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and c2c.
The distance between Broadstairs and Southend-on-Sea is 54 km. The road distance is 185 km.
You can take a train from Broadstairs to Southend Central via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, West Ham DLR Station, and West Ham in around 2h 17m.