The average train between Reigate and Southend-on-Sea takes 1h 34m and the fastest train takes 1h 23m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Reigate 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 Reigate and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Reigate is at 10:47 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 12:36 AM. All services require a transfer at London Bridge and take an average of 1h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Reigate to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Reigate station and arriving at Southend-on-Sea station via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 34m.
Reigate to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Redhill station.
Reigate to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Southend Central station.
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The distance between Reigate and Southend-on-Sea is 72.1 km. The road distance is 92 km.
You can take a train from Redhill to Southend Central via London Bridge and London Fenchurch Street in around 1h 49m.