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Trip Overview

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.

1h 14m
Duration
47 mi
Distance
£22
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Croydon to Southend-on-Sea train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Croydon and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Croydon is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 12:57 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.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Thameslinkc2c1h 12m • 1 change
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    Thameslinkc2c1h 8m • 1 change
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    Thameslinkc2c1h 14m • 1 change
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    Thameslinkc2c1h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Thameslinkc2c1h 14m • 1 change
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    Thameslinkc2c1h 17m • 1 change
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    Thameslinkc2c1h 17m • 1 change
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    Thameslinkc2c1h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Thameslinkc2c1h 14m • 1 change
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    Thameslinkc2c1h 17m • 1 change
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    Thameslinkc2c1h 17m • 1 change
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    Thameslinkc2c1h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Thameslinkc2c1h 14m • 1 change
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    Thameslinkc2c1h 17m • 1 change
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    Thameslinkc2c1h 17m • 1 change
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    Thameslinkc2c1h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Thameslinkc2c1h 14m • 1 change
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    Thameslinkc2c1h 13m • 1 change
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    Thameslinkc2c1h 20m • 1 change
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    Thameslinkc2c1h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Southernc2c1h 33m • 1 change
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    Thameslinkc2c1h 30m • 1 change
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    Thameslinkc2c1h 26m • 1 change
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    Thameslinkc2c1h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Thameslinkc2c1h 14m • 1 change
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    Thameslinkc2c1h 17m • 1 change
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    Thameslinkc2c1h 17m • 1 change
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    Thameslinkc2c1h 16m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Croydon to Southend-on-Sea.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 46.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 14m

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

c2c operates a train from London Fenchurch Street to Southend Central every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £12–20 and the journey takes 57 min.

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