The average train between Hove and Southend-on-Sea takes 2h 8m and the fastest train takes 1h 55m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Hove 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 30 minutes between Hove and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 4:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Hove is at 10:28 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 12:36 AM. All services require a transfer at London Bridge and take an average of 2h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hove to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Hove station and arriving at Southend-on-Sea station via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.
Hove to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.
Hove to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Southend Central station.
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The distance between Hove and Southend-on-Sea is 99.8 km. The road distance is 140 km.
You can take a train from Brighton to Southend Central via London Bridge and London Fenchurch Street in around 2h 23m.