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Kennington to Southend-on-Sea trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Kennington and Southend-on-Sea takes 1h 12m and the fastest train takes 1h 4m. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Kennington 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.

1h 12m
Duration
39 mi
Distance
£16
Average price
Every 15 minutes
Frequency

Kennington to Southend-on-Sea train times

Trains run every 15 minutes between Kennington and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 9:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kennington is at 7:50 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 8:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Moorgate station and take an average of 1h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)c2c1h 8m • 1 change
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    London Underground (Tube)c2c1h 4m • 1 change
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    London Underground (Tube)c2c1h 7m • 1 change
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    London Underground (Tube)c2c1h 4m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kennington to Southend-on-Sea? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Kennington to Southend-on-Sea.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 38.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 12m

What companies run services between Kennington, Greater London, England and Southend-on-Sea, England?

c2c operates a train from London Fenchurch Street to Southend Central every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £12–21 and the journey takes 55 min.

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