The average train between South Croydon and Southend-on-Sea takes 1h 33m and the fastest train takes 1h 21m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from South Croydon 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 South Croydon and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Croydon is at 11:27 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 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from South Croydon to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from South Croydon station and arriving at Southend-on-Sea station via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.
South Croydon to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from South Croydon station.
South Croydon to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Southend Central station.
Book your South Croydon to Southend-on-Sea train tickets online with Thameslink, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between South Croydon and Southend-on-Sea is 59.3 km. The road distance is 79 km.
You can take a train from South Croydon to Southend Central via London Bridge, London Bridge station, West Ham station, and West Ham in around 1h 29m.
