The average train between Deal and Southend-on-Sea takes 2h 33m and the fastest train takes 2h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Deal 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 Deal and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 5:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Deal is at 10:28 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 12:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford International and take an average of 2h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 24m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Deal to Southend-on-Sea? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Deal to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Deal station and arriving at Southend-on-Sea station via Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
Deal to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Deal station.
Deal to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Southend Central station.
Book your Deal to Southend-on-Sea train tickets online with Southeastern, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and c2c.
The distance between Deal and Southend-on-Sea is 59.3 km. The road distance is 183 km.
You can take a train from Deal to Southend Central via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, West Ham DLR Station, and West Ham in around 2h 20m.