The average train between West Sussex and Southend-on-Sea takes 2h 43m and the fastest train takes 2h 33m. There is an hourly train service from West Sussex 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 Sussex and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from West Sussex is at 10:01 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 12:53 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria and take an average of 2h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from West Sussex to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from West Sussex station and arriving at Southend-on-Sea station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
West Sussex to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Southern, depart from Billingshurst station.
West Sussex to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Southend Central station.
Book your West Sussex to Southend-on-Sea train tickets online with Southern, London Underground (Tube) and c2c.
The distance between West Sussex and Southend-on-Sea is 98.8 km. The road distance is 135 km.
You can take a train from Billingshurst to Southend Central via London Victoria, Victoria station, West Ham station, and West Ham in around 2h 35m.