Whitstable to Southend-on-Sea Trains

Whitstable to Southend-on-Sea trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Whitstable and Southend-on-Sea takes 2h 25m and the fastest train takes 2h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Whitstable 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.

2h 25m
Duration: 85 mi
Distance: £47
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Whitstable to Stratford Internationaltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
Take the train from West Ham to Southend Centraltrain London Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...

2h 12m

£39–68

Whitstable to Southend-on-Sea train times

Trains run hourly between Whitstable and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Whitstable is at 9:51 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 12:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford International and take an average of 2h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

7:17 AM → 9:53 AM
2h 36m • 2 changes
9:51 AM → 12:09 PM
2h 18m • 2 changes
10:51 AM → 1:09 PM
2h 18m • 2 changes
11:51 AM → 2:09 PM
2h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:45 AM → 8:14 AM
2h 28m • 2 changes
7:17 AM → 9:53 AM
2h 36m • 2 changes
9:51 AM → 12:09 PM
2h 18m • 2 changes
10:51 AM → 1:09 PM
2h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:45 AM → 8:14 AM
2h 28m • 2 changes
7:17 AM → 9:53 AM
2h 36m • 2 changes
9:51 AM → 12:09 PM
2h 18m • 2 changes
10:51 AM → 1:09 PM
2h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:51 AM → 9:24 AM
2h 33m • 2 changes
7:51 AM → 10:24 AM
2h 33m • 2 changes
8:51 AM → 11:24 AM
2h 33m • 2 changes
9:51 AM → 12:24 PM
2h 33m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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