The average train between Southend East and Hornchurch takes 49 min and the fastest train takes 37 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Southend East to Hornchurch. 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 Southend East and Hornchurch. The earliest departure is at 4:31 AM at night, and the last departure from Southend East is at 5:02 PM which arrives into Hornchurch at 5:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Upminster and take an average of 49 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

50 min • 1 change

1h 2m • 1 change

42 min • 1 change

1h 2m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Southend East to Hornchurch. However, there are services departing from Southend East station and arriving at Hornchurch station via Upminster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 49 min.
Southend East to Hornchurch train services, operated by c2c, depart from Southend East station.
Southend East to Hornchurch train services, operated by c2c, arrive at Upminster station.
The distance between Southend East and Hornchurch is 35.7 km. The road distance is 37 km.
c2c operates a train from Southend East to Upminster every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £7–16 and the journey takes 34 min.