The average train between Welling and Southend-on-Sea takes 1h 41m and the fastest train takes 1h 31m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Welling 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 Welling and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Welling is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 8:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Lewisham and take an average of 1h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Welling to Southend-on-Sea? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Welling to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Welling station and arriving at Southend-on-Sea station via Limehouse DLR Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.
Welling to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Lewisham DLR Station.
Welling to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Southend Central station.
Book your Welling to Southend-on-Sea train tickets online with Southeastern, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and c2c.
The distance between Welling and Southend-on-Sea is 42.8 km. The road distance is 70 km.
You can take a train from Welling to Southend Central via Lewisham, Lewisham DLR Station, and Limehouse in around 1h 38m.