The average train between Southend-on-Sea and London takes 1h and the fastest train takes 46 min. The train runs at least 7 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.
Trains run every 10 minutes between Southend-on-Sea and London. The earliest departure is at 4:49 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Southend-on-Sea is at 10:42 PM which arrives into London at 11:54 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Southend-on-Sea station and arriving at London station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 1h.
Southend-on-Sea to London train services, operated by c2c, depart from Southend Central station.
Southend-on-Sea to London train services, operated by c2c, arrive at London Fenchurch Street station.
Book your Southend-on-Sea to London train tickets online with c2c and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Southend-on-Sea and London is 58.3 km. The road distance is 57 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. Greater Anglia also services this route every 30 minutes.