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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 12:04 AM at night, and the last departure from London is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 1:10 AM. 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 Fenchurch Street station and arriving at Southend Central station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. 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.
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The distance between London and Southend-on-Sea is 58.3 km. The road distance is 69 km.
c2c operates a train from London Fenchurch Street to Southend Central every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £12–20 and the journey takes 57 min. Greater Anglia also services this route every 30 minutes.
