The average train between Saint Leonards-on-Sea and Southend-on-Sea takes 2h 47m and the fastest train takes 2h 30m. There is an hourly train service from Saint Leonards-on-Sea 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 hourly between Saint Leonards-on-Sea and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Saint Leonards-on-Sea is at 10:33 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 1:28 AM. All services require a transfer at London Bridge and take an average of 2h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Saint Leonards-on-Sea to Southend-on-Sea? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Saint Leonards-on-Sea to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Saint Leonards-on-Sea station and arriving at Southend-on-Sea station via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
Saint Leonards-on-Sea to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from St Leonards Warrior Square station.
Saint Leonards-on-Sea to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Southend Central station.
Book your Saint Leonards-on-Sea to Southend-on-Sea train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and c2c.
The distance between Saint Leonards-on-Sea and Southend-on-Sea is 76.7 km. The road distance is 157 km.
You can take a train from St Leonards Warrior Square to Southend Central via London Bridge, London Bridge station, West Ham station, and West Ham in around 2h 37m.