Southend-on-Sea to Croydon Trains

Southend-on-Sea to Croydon trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Southend-on-Sea and Croydon takes 1h 20m and the fastest train takes 1h 7m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Southend-on-Sea to Croydon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 20m
Duration: 47 mi
Distance: £21
Average price: Every 20 minutes
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1h 30m

£17–28

Southend-on-Sea to Croydon train times

Trains run every 20 minutes between Southend-on-Sea and Croydon. The earliest departure is at 7:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southend-on-Sea is at 6:56 PM which arrives into Croydon at 8:05 PM. All services require a transfer at London Fenchurch Street and take an average of 1h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

7:11 AM → 8:20 AM
1h 9m • 1 change
7:27 AM → 8:38 AM
1h 10m • 1 change
7:36 AM → 8:48 AM
1h 11m • 1 change
7:48 AM → 9:05 AM
1h 17m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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