The average train between Deptford and Southend-on-Sea takes 1h 19m and the fastest train takes 1h 8m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Deptford 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 20 minutes between Deptford and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 11:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Deptford is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 11:27 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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1h 9m • 1 change

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1h 9m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Deptford to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Deptford station and arriving at Southend-on-Sea station via Limehouse DLR Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 19m.
Deptford to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from Deptford Bridge DLR Station.
Deptford to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Southend Central station.
The distance between Deptford and Southend-on-Sea is 51.4 km. The road distance is 60 km.
You can take a train from Deptford Bridge DLR Station to Southend Central via Limehouse in around 1h 15m.