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Dover to Southend-on-Sea trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dover and Southend-on-Sea takes 2h 11m and the fastest train takes 1h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Dover 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 11m
Duration
104 mi
Distance
£59
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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  1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain train Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
  2. Take the train from West Ham to Southend Centraltrain train London Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...
2h 3m
£49–98

Dover to Southend-on-Sea train times

Trains run hourly between Dover and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 12:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford International and take an average of 2h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Dover to Southend-on-Sea.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 104.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 11m

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

You can take a train from Dover Priory to Southend Central via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, West Ham DLR Station, and West Ham in around 2h 3m.

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