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Canterbury to Southend-on-Sea trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Canterbury and Southend-on-Sea takes 2h 4m and the fastest train takes 1h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Canterbury 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.

2h 4m
Duration
97 mi
Distance
£54
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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  1. Take the train from Canterbury West to Stratford Internationaltrain train Margate - St Pancras International / ...
  2. Take the train from West Ham to Southend Centraltrain train London Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...
1h 49m
£45–91

Canterbury to Southend-on-Sea train times

Trains run hourly between Canterbury and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 10:23 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 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Canterbury to Southend-on-Sea.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 97.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 4m

What companies run services between Canterbury, England and Southend-on-Sea, England?

You can take a train from Canterbury West to Southend Central via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, West Ham DLR Station, and West Ham in around 1h 49m.

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