The average train between Southend-on-Sea and Hove takes 2h 15m and the fastest train takes 1h 57m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Southend-on-Sea to Hove. 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 Southend-on-Sea and Hove. The earliest departure is at 4:34 AM at night, and the last departure from Southend-on-Sea is at 4:52 PM which arrives into Hove at 7:18 PM. All services require a transfer at London Fenchurch Street and take an average of 2h 15m. 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 Hove. However, there are services departing from Southend-on-Sea station and arriving at Hove station via London Fenchurch Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
Southend-on-Sea to Hove train services, operated by c2c, depart from Southend Central station.
Southend-on-Sea to Hove train services, operated by c2c, arrive at Brighton station.
Book your Southend-on-Sea to Hove train tickets online with c2c and Thameslink.
The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Hove is 99.8 km. The road distance is 140 km.
You can take a train from Southend Central to Brighton via London Fenchurch Street and London Bridge in around 2h 30m.