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Southend-on-Sea to Kent trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Southend-on-Sea and Kent takes 2h 22m and the fastest train takes 1h 57m. There is an hourly train service 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.

2h 22m
Duration
98 mi
Distance
£59
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Ashford International

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  1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to Stratford (London)train train Southend Victoria - London Liverpool Street
  2. Take the train from Stratford International to Ashford Internationaltrain train St Pancras International - Margate / ...
2h 26m
£50–91

Southend-on-Sea to Kent train times

Trains run hourly between Southend-on-Sea and Kent. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southend-on-Sea is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Kent at 6:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 2h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Greater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)SoutheasternSoutheastern1h 57m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)SoutheasternSoutheastern2h 17m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)SoutheasternSoutheastern1h 57m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)SoutheasternSoutheastern1h 57m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Greater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)SoutheasternSoutheastern2h 19m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)SoutheasternSoutheastern2h 15m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)SoutheasternSoutheastern2h 15m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)SoutheasternSoutheastern2h 15m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Greater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)SoutheasternSoutheastern2h 34m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)SoutheasternSoutheastern1h 57m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)SoutheasternSoutheastern2h 15m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)SoutheasternSoutheastern2h 1m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Southend-on-Sea to Kent? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Southend-on-Sea to Kent.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 98.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 22m

What companies run services between Southend-on-Sea, England and Kent, England?

You can take a train from Southend Victoria to Lenham via Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford International, and Ashford International in around 2h 26m.

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