The average train between London and Southend-on-Sea takes 59 min and the fastest train takes 50 min. The train runs at least 7 times per hour from London 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 10 minutes between London and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 6:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 11:49 AM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 12:39 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 59 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-on-Sea station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 59 min.
London to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by c2c, depart from London Fenchurch Street station.
London to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by c2c, arrive at Southend Central station.
Book your London to Southend-on-Sea train tickets online with c2c and Greater Anglia.
The distance between London and Southend-on-Sea is 58.3 km. The road distance is 57 km.
c2c operates a train from London Fenchurch Street to Southend Central every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £12–26 and the journey takes 54 min. Greater Anglia also services this route every 30 minutes.