The average train between South Norwood and Southend-on-Sea takes 1h 16m and the fastest train takes 1h 8m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from South Norwood 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 South Norwood and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 5:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Norwood is at 11:32 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 1:05 AM. All services require a transfer at London Bridge and take an average of 1h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 10m • 1 change

1h 33m • 1 change

1h 13m • 1 change

1h 21m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from South Norwood to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from South Norwood station and arriving at Southend-on-Sea station via Southend Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.
South Norwood to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Southern, depart from London Fenchurch Street station.
South Norwood to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Southend Central station.
Book your South Norwood to Southend-on-Sea train tickets online with Southern, c2c and Thameslink.
The distance between South Norwood and Southend-on-Sea is 56.8 km. The road distance is 73 km.
c2c operates a train from London Fenchurch Street to Southend Central every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £12–26 and the journey takes 54 min.