- Distance: 8.8 mi
- Duration: 27 min
The average train between London and Southend takes 27 min and the fastest train takes 22 min. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from London to Southend. 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 15 minutes between London and Southend. The earliest departure is at 11:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 6:26 PM which arrives into Southend at 6:55 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 27 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from London station and arriving at Southend station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 27 min.
London to Southend train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from London Charing Cross station.
London to Southend train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Lower Sydenham station.
Book your London to Southend train tickets online with Southeastern and Thameslink.
The distance between London and Southend is 11.8 km. The road distance is 14 km.
Southeastern operates a train from London Charing Cross to Lower Sydenham every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £4–9 and the journey takes 28 min. Thameslink also services this route every 30 minutes.
