The average train between Purley and Southend-on-Sea takes 1h 38m and the fastest train takes 1h 25m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Purley 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 30 minutes between Purley and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 5:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Purley is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 12:57 AM. All services require a transfer at London Bridge and take an average of 1h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
1h 54m • 2 changes
2h 11m • 2 changes
1h 40m • 2 changes
1h 45m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Purley to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Purley station and arriving at Southend-on-Sea station via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.
Purley to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Purley station.
Purley to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Southend Central station.
Book your Purley to Southend-on-Sea train tickets online with Thameslink, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Purley and Southend-on-Sea is 61.5 km. The road distance is 83 km.
You can take a train from Purley to Southend Central via London Bridge, London Bridge station, West Ham station, and West Ham in around 1h 29m.
