The average train between Croydon and Southend-on-Sea takes 1h 14m and the fastest train takes 1h 8m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Croydon 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 30 minutes between Croydon and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 7:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Croydon is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 1:22 AM. All services require a transfer at London Bridge and take an average of 1h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
1h 10m • 1 change
1h 15m • 1 change
1h 15m • 1 change
1h 12m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Croydon to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Croydon station and arriving at Southend-on-Sea station via Southend Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 14m.
Croydon to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from London Fenchurch Street station.
Croydon to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Southend Central station.
Book your Croydon to Southend-on-Sea train tickets online with Thameslink, c2c and Southern.
The distance between Croydon and Southend-on-Sea is 59 km. The road distance is 75 km.
c2c operates a train from London Fenchurch Street to Southend Central every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £12–26 and the journey takes 54 min.
