The average train between Swanscombe and Southend-on-Sea takes 1h 22m and the fastest train takes 1h 6m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Swanscombe 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 Swanscombe and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swanscombe is at 5:59 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 7:17 PM. All services require a transfer at Stratford International and take an average of 1h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


1h 10m • 2 changes


1h 17m • 2 changes


1h 22m • 2 changes


1h 10m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Swanscombe to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Swanscombe station and arriving at Southend-on-Sea station via Southend Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 22m.
Swanscombe to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from West Ham station.
Swanscombe to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Southend Central station.
Book your Swanscombe to Southend-on-Sea train tickets online with Southeastern, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and c2c.
The distance between Swanscombe and Southend-on-Sea is 29.7 km. The road distance is 81 km.
c2c operates a train from West Ham to Southend Central every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £11–23 and the journey takes 45 min.