The average train between Tonbridge and Southend-on-Sea takes 1h 48m and the fastest train takes 1h 37m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Tonbridge 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 20 minutes between Tonbridge and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 10:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Tonbridge is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 12:27 AM. All services require a transfer at London Bridge and take an average of 1h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


1h 49m • 2 changes


1h 39m • 2 changes


1h 50m • 2 changes


1h 49m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Tonbridge to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Tonbridge station and arriving at Southend-on-Sea station via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.
Tonbridge to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Tonbridge station.
Tonbridge to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Southend Central station.
Book your Tonbridge to Southend-on-Sea train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and c2c.
The distance between Tonbridge and Southend-on-Sea is 48.9 km. The road distance is 106 km.
You can take a train from Tonbridge to Southend Central via London Bridge, London Bridge station, West Ham station, and West Ham in around 1h 42m.