The average train between Sutton and Southend-on-Sea takes 2h 3m and the fastest train takes 1h 50m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Sutton to Southend-on-Sea. 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 Sutton and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 5:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sutton is at 11:19 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 1:35 AM. All services require a transfer at London Blackfriars and take an average of 2h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Sutton to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Sutton station and arriving at Southend-on-Sea station via London Blackfriars. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
Sutton to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Sutton (London) station.
Sutton to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Southend Central station.
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The distance between Sutton and Southend-on-Sea is 66.7 km. The road distance is 79 km.
You can take a train from Sutton (London) to Southend Central via London Blackfriars, Blackfriars station, West Ham station, and West Ham in around 1h 50m.