The average train between Southend-on-Sea and Kent takes 2h 21m and the fastest train takes 1h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Southend-on-Sea to Kent. 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 hourly between Southend-on-Sea and Kent. The earliest departure is at 5:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southend-on-Sea is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Kent at 5:39 AM. All services require a transfer at West Ham and take an average of 2h 21m. 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 Kent. However, there are services departing from Southend-on-Sea station and arriving at Kent station via West Ham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
Southend-on-Sea to Kent train services, operated by c2c, depart from Southend Central station.
Southend-on-Sea to Kent train services, operated by c2c, arrive at Ashford International station.
Book your Southend-on-Sea to Kent train tickets online with c2c, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Southeastern.
The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Kent is 32.3 km. The road distance is 150 km.
You can take a train from Southend Central to Lenham via West Ham, West Ham DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford International, and Ashford International in around 2h 23m.
