The average train between West Malling and Southend-on-Sea takes 2h 2m and the fastest train takes 1h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from West Malling 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 hourly between West Malling and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 6:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from West Malling is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 12:24 AM. All services require a transfer at London Bridge and take an average of 2h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from West Malling to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from West Malling station and arriving at Southend-on-Sea station via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
West Malling to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from West Malling station.
West Malling to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Southend Central station.
Book your West Malling to Southend-on-Sea train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and c2c.
The distance between West Malling and Southend-on-Sea is 34.3 km. The road distance is 112 km.
You can take a train from West Malling to Southend Central via London Bridge, London Bridge station, West Ham station, and West Ham in around 1h 53m.