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Kent to Southend-on-Sea trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Kent and Southend-on-Sea takes 2h 18m and the fastest train takes 1h 50m. There is an hourly train service from Kent 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.

2h 18m
Duration
93 mi
Distance
£51
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Ashford International

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  1. Take the train from Ashford International to Stratford Internationaltrain train Margate - St Pancras International / ...
  2. Take the train from West Ham to Southend Centraltrain train London Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...
2h 7m
£43–80

Kent to Southend-on-Sea train times

Trains run hourly between Kent and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 12:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Kent is at 10:53 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 12:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Ashford International and take an average of 2h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)c2c2h 9m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)c2c2h 13m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)c2c2h 11m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)c2c5h 40m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)c2c2h 22m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)c2c2h 5m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)c2c2h 5m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)c2c8h • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)c2c2h 50m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)c2c2h 49m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)c2c2h 49m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)c2c6h 10m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)c2c2h 7m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)c2c2h 3m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)c2c2h 10m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kent 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 Kent to Southend-on-Sea.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 93.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 18m

What companies run services between Kent, England and Southend-on-Sea, England?

You can take a train from Lenham to Southend Central via Ashford International, Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, West Ham DLR Station, and West Ham in around 2h 7m.

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