The average train between Gatwick Airport and Southend-on-Sea takes 1h 42m and the fastest train takes 1h 30m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Gatwick Airport 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 Gatwick Airport and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 5:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gatwick Airport is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 12:59 AM. All services require a transfer at London Bridge and take an average of 1h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Gatwick Airport to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport station and arriving at Southend-on-Sea station via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.
Gatwick Airport to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
Gatwick Airport to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Southend Central station.
Book your Gatwick Airport to Southend-on-Sea train tickets online with Thameslink, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Gatwick Airport and Southend-on-Sea is 74.1 km. The road distance is 104 km.
You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Southend Central via London Bridge, London Bridge station, West Ham station, and West Ham in around 1h 36m.
