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.
Trains run hourly between Kent and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 2:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Kent is at 10:52 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 12:57 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.
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No, there is no direct train from Kent to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Kent station and arriving at Southend-on-Sea station via Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
Kent to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Ashford International station.
Kent to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Southend Central station.
Book your Kent to Southend-on-Sea train tickets online with Southeastern, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and c2c.
The distance between Kent and Southend-on-Sea is 32.3 km. The road distance is 150 km.
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 4m.