The average train between Horley and Southend-on-Sea takes 1h 54m and the fastest train takes 1h 43m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Horley 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 Horley and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 4:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Horley is at 10:53 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 12:57 AM. All services require a transfer at London Bridge and take an average of 1h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 12m • 2 changes


2h 2m • 2 changes


1h 51m • 2 changes


1h 52m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Horley to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Horley station and arriving at Southend-on-Sea station via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.
Horley to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Horley station.
Horley to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Southend Central station.
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The distance between Horley and Southend-on-Sea is 72.9 km. The road distance is 103 km.
You can take a train from Horley to Southend Central via London Bridge, London Bridge station, West Ham station, and West Ham in around 1h 51m.