The average train between East Ham and Southend-on-Sea takes 52 min and the fastest train takes 43 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from East Ham 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 15 minutes between East Ham and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 7:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from East Ham is at 7:15 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 8:04 PM. All services require a transfer at Barking station and take an average of 52 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

46 min • 1 change

45 min • 1 change

47 min • 1 change

46 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from East Ham to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from East Ham station and arriving at Southend-on-Sea station via Southend Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 52 min.
East Ham to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Barking station.
East Ham to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Southend Central station.
The distance between East Ham and Southend-on-Sea is 46 km. The road distance is 48 km.
c2c operates a train from Barking to Southend Central every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £9–20 and the journey takes 39 min.