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Trip Overview

The average train between Southend-on-Sea and London takes 1h and the fastest train takes 46 min. The train runs at least 8 times per hour from Southend-on-Sea to London. 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
Duration
36 mi
Distance
£20
Average price
Every 10 minutes
Frequency

Southend-on-Sea to London train times

Trains run every 10 minutes between Southend-on-Sea and London. The earliest departure is at 4:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Southend-on-Sea is at 11:49 PM which arrives into London at 12:42 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 57 min • Direct
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    train train 51 min • Direct
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    train train 1h • Direct
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    train train 53 min • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 1h 8m • Direct
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    train train 1h 11m • Direct
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    train train 59 min • Direct
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    train train 55 min • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 1h 7m • Direct
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    train train 1h 11m • Direct
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    train train 59 min • Direct
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    train train 55 min • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 1h 8m • Direct
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    train train 1h 11m • Direct
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    train train 55 min • Direct
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    train train 1h 4m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 1h 3m • Direct
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    train train 1h 12m • Direct
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    train train 1h 3m • Direct
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    train train 54 min • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 54 min • Direct
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    train train 1h 15m • Direct
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    train train 1h 12m • Direct
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    train train 54 min • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    train train 1h 8m • Direct
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    train train 1h 11m • Direct
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    train train 55 min • Direct
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    train train 1h 4m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Southend-on-Sea to London? 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 London.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 35.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h

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

c2c operates a train from Southend Central to London Fenchurch Street every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £12–20 and the journey takes 55 min. Greater Anglia also services this route every 30 minutes.

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