The average train between Poplar and Southend-on-Sea takes 1h 3m and the fastest train takes 53 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Poplar 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 Poplar and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Poplar is at 11:58 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 12:57 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Poplar to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Poplar station and arriving at Southend-on-Sea station via Southend Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 3m.
Poplar to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from Limehouse station.
Poplar to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Southend Central station.
Book your Poplar to Southend-on-Sea train tickets online with Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and c2c.
The distance between Poplar and Southend-on-Sea is 50.5 km. The road distance is 56 km.
c2c operates a train from Limehouse to Southend Central every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £12–20 and the journey takes 51 min.
