London Docklands to Southend-on-Sea Trains

London Docklands to Southend-on-Sea trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between London Docklands and Southend-on-Sea takes 59 min and the fastest train takes 51 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from London Docklands 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.

59 min
Duration: 35 mi
Distance: £16
Average price: Every 15 minutes
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London Docklands to Southend-on-Sea train times

Trains run every 15 minutes between London Docklands and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 12:59 AM at night, and the last departure from London Docklands is at 4:43 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 5:41 PM. All services require a transfer at Canary Wharf station and take an average of 59 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, August 19, 2026

12:59 AM → 5:54 AM
4h 55m • 1 change
5:56 AM → 6:57 AM
1h 1m • 1 change
6:24 AM → 7:21 AM
57 min • 1 change
6:38 AM → 7:37 AM
59 min • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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