The average train between Kew and Southend-on-Sea takes 1h 52m and the fastest train takes 1h 39m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Kew 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 Kew and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 12:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Kew is at 11:58 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 7:33 AM. All services require a transfer at West Ham station and take an average of 1h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Kew to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Kew station and arriving at Southend-on-Sea station via West Ham station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.
Kew to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Kew Gardens station.
Kew to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Southend Central station.
Book your Kew to Southend-on-Sea train tickets online with London Underground (Tube) and c2c.
The distance between Kew and Southend-on-Sea is 69.9 km. The road distance is 75 km.
You can take a train from Kew Gardens to Southend Victoria via Stratford (London) in around 2h 1m.