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.
Trains run every 20 minutes between Southend-on-Sea and Croydon. The earliest departure is at 4:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Southend-on-Sea is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Croydon at 1:13 AM. 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.
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No, there is no direct train from Southend-on-Sea to Croydon. However, there are services departing from Southend-on-Sea station and arriving at Croydon station via London Fenchurch Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.
Southend-on-Sea to Croydon train services, operated by c2c, depart from Southend Central station.
Southend-on-Sea to Croydon train services, operated by c2c, arrive at London Fenchurch Street station.
Book your Southend-on-Sea to Croydon train tickets online with c2c, Thameslink and Southern.
The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Croydon is 59 km. The road distance is 75 km.
c2c operates a train from Southend Central to London Fenchurch Street every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £12–26 and the journey takes 56 min.
