London to Southend-on-Sea train with c2c

Tue, Jul 21
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The cheapest and fastest trains from London to Southend-on-Sea

Showing times and prices for Jul 21

Cheapest price

€6

Average price

€13

Fastest journey

51 m

Average duration

51 m

Trains per day

131

Distance

58 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Southend-on-Sea is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from London to Southend-on-Sea will cost around €13 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €6.

Fast trains

Of the 131 trains that leave London for Southend-on-Sea on Tue, Jul 21, 131 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Tue, Jul 21 the direct trains cover the 58 km distance in an average of 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 51 m .

On Tue, Jul 21 the slowest trains will take 51 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

  • Greater AngliaP66776
    12:33 PM0h57
    London Liverpool Street (LST)
    1:30 PMSouthend Victoria (SOV)
    61One-way
    0 transfers
  • Greater AngliaP76799
    1:50 PM1h00
    London Liverpool Street (LST)
    2:50 PMSouthend Victoria (SOV)
    61One-way
    0 transfers
  • Greater AngliaP76782
    12:50 PM1h00
    London Liverpool Street (LST)
    1:50 PMSouthend Victoria (SOV)
    71One-way
    0 transfers
  • Greater AngliaP76770
    12:13 PM1h02
    London Liverpool Street (LST)
    1:15 PMSouthend Victoria (SOV)
    71One-way
    0 transfers
  • Greater AngliaP66780
    1:33 PM0h57
    London Liverpool Street (LST)
    2:30 PMSouthend Victoria (SOV)
    71One-way
    0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for London to Southend-on-Sea

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Southend-on-Sea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €7, and a bus costs an average of €16.

Distance: 58 km

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Train
Bus

€14

Average price

Cheapest

€16

Average price

1h 30m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 0m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 15m

Average total duration

1h 45m

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30m

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Live departures

London to Southend-on-Sea train times

The table below shows live departures for London to Southend-on-Sea trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, July 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
c2cY6465712:04 AM London Fenchurch Street (FST)
0h55
12:59 AM Southend Central (SOC)0 transfersDirect
c2cY6465812:11 AM London Fenchurch Street (FST)
1h12
1:23 AM Southend Central (SOC)0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP7672212:15 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)
1h08
1:23 AM Southend Victoria (SOV)0 transfersDirect
c2cY6467312:34 AM London Fenchurch Street (FST)
0h56
1:30 AM Southend Central (SOC)0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP7673412:50 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)
1h08
1:58 AM Southend Victoria (SOV)0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP667834:35 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)
1h09
5:44 AM Southend Victoria (SOV)0 transfersDirect
c2cY642135:00 AM London Fenchurch Street (FST)
0h54
5:54 AM Southend Central (SOC)0 transfersDirect
c2cY642515:07 AM London Fenchurch Street (FST)
1h13
6:20 AM Southend Central (SOC)0 transfersDirect
c2cY642155:30 AM London Fenchurch Street (FST)
0h55
6:25 AM Southend Central (SOC)0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP667135:36 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)
1h01
6:37 AM Southend Victoria (SOV)0 transfersDirect
c2cY642535:40 AM London Fenchurch Street (FST)
1h14
6:54 AM Southend Central (SOC)0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP667226:00 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)
1h02
7:02 AM Southend Victoria (SOV)0 transfersDirect
c2cY642176:04 AM London Fenchurch Street (FST)
0h54
6:58 AM Southend Central (SOC)0 transfersDirect
c2cY641796:26 AM London Fenchurch Street (FST)
0h55
7:21 AM Southend Central (SOC)0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP766786:35 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)
0h59
7:34 AM Southend Victoria (SOV)0 transfersDirect
c2cY641636:42 AM London Fenchurch Street (FST)
0h56
7:38 AM Southend Central (SOC)0 transfersDirect
c2cY640736:48 AM London Fenchurch Street (FST)
0h55
7:43 AM Southend Central (SOC)0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP667296:50 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)
0h58
7:48 AM Southend Victoria (SOV)0 transfersDirect
c2cY641716:59 AM London Fenchurch Street (FST)
1h01
8:00 AM Southend Central (SOC)0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP667317:13 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)
0h57
8:10 AM Southend Victoria (SOV)0 transfersDirect
c2cY640767:20 AM London Fenchurch Street (FST)
0h54
8:14 AM Southend Central (SOC)0 transfersDirect
c2cY640797:29 AM London Fenchurch Street (FST)
0h52
8:21 AM Southend Central (SOC)0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP667337:33 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)
1h00
8:33 AM Southend Victoria (SOV)0 transfersDirect
c2cY642207:35 AM London Fenchurch Street (FST)
0h54
8:29 AM Southend Central (SOC)0 transfersDirect
c2cY640827:50 AM London Fenchurch Street (FST)
0h52
8:42 AM Southend Central (SOC)0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP766947:53 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)
1h00
8:53 AM Southend Victoria (SOV)0 transfersDirect
c2cY641737:56 AM London Fenchurch Street (FST)
0h53
8:49 AM Southend Central (SOC)0 transfersDirect
c2cY642217:59 AM London Fenchurch Street (FST)
0h55
8:54 AM Southend Central (SOC)0 transfersDirect
c2cY641688:05 AM London Fenchurch Street (FST)
0h53
8:58 AM Southend Central (SOC)0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP667418:12 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)
1h01
9:13 AM Southend Victoria (SOV)0 transfersDirect
c2cY640868:14 AM London Fenchurch Street (FST)
0h54
9:08 AM Southend Central (SOC)0 transfersDirect
c2cY642228:20 AM London Fenchurch Street (FST)
0h55
9:15 AM Southend Central (SOC)0 transfersDirect
c2cY641708:26 AM London Fenchurch Street (FST)
0h59
9:25 AM Southend Central (SOC)0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP667438:33 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)
1h00
9:33 AM Southend Victoria (SOV)0 transfersDirect
c2cY642628:35 AM London Fenchurch Street (FST)
1h24
9:59 AM Southend Central (SOC)0 transfersDirect
c2cY643348:47 AM London Fenchurch Street (FST)
0h54
9:41 AM Southend Central (SOC)0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP767108:53 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)
0h59
9:52 AM Southend Victoria (SOV)0 transfersDirect
c2cY642259:00 AM London Fenchurch Street (FST)
0h54
9:54 AM Southend Central (SOC)0 transfersDirect
c2cY642649:08 AM London Fenchurch Street (FST)
1h16
10:24 AM Southend Central (SOC)0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP767189:13 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)
1h01
10:14 AM Southend Victoria (SOV)0 transfersDirect
c2cY640909:19 AM London Fenchurch Street (FST)
0h51
10:10 AM Southend Central (SOC)0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP667589:33 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)
0h57
10:30 AM Southend Victoria (SOV)0 transfersDirect
c2cY642269:36 AM London Fenchurch Street (FST)
0h54
10:30 AM Southend Central (SOC)0 transfersDirect
c2cY642669:41 AM London Fenchurch Street (FST)
1h13
10:54 AM Southend Central (SOC)0 transfersDirect
c2cY640929:49 AM London Fenchurch Street (FST)
0h51
10:40 AM Southend Central (SOC)0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP767309:50 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)
1h00
10:50 AM Southend Victoria (SOV)0 transfersDirect
c2cY6422710:04 AM London Fenchurch Street (FST)
0h54
10:58 AM Southend Central (SOC)0 transfersDirect
c2cY6426810:11 AM London Fenchurch Street (FST)
1h13
11:24 AM Southend Central (SOC)0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP7674010:13 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)
1h00
11:13 AM Southend Victoria (SOV)0 transfersDirect
c2cY6409410:19 AM London Fenchurch Street (FST)
0h51
11:10 AM Southend Central (SOC)0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP6676610:33 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)
0h57
11:30 AM Southend Victoria (SOV)0 transfersDirect
c2cY6422810:34 AM London Fenchurch Street (FST)
0h54
11:28 AM Southend Central (SOC)0 transfersDirect
c2cY6427010:41 AM London Fenchurch Street (FST)
1h13
11:54 AM Southend Central (SOC)0 transfersDirect
c2cY6409610:49 AM London Fenchurch Street (FST)
0h51
11:40 AM Southend Central (SOC)0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP7674910:50 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)
1h00
11:50 AM Southend Victoria (SOV)0 transfersDirect
c2cY6422911:04 AM London Fenchurch Street (FST)
0h54
11:58 AM Southend Central (SOC)0 transfersDirect
c2cY6427111:12 AM London Fenchurch Street (FST)
1h13
12:25 PM Southend Central (SOC)0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP0175911:13 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)
1h00
12:13 PM Southend Victoria (SOV)0 transfersDirect
c2cY6409811:19 AM London Fenchurch Street (FST)
0h51
12:10 PM Southend Central (SOC)0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP0114311:33 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)
0h57
12:30 PM Southend Victoria (SOV)0 transfersDirect
c2cY6423011:34 AM London Fenchurch Street (FST)
0h54
12:28 PM Southend Central (SOC)0 transfersDirect
c2cY6427311:39 AM London Fenchurch Street (FST)
1h15
12:54 PM Southend Central (SOC)0 transfersDirect
c2cY6410011:49 AM London Fenchurch Street (FST)
0h51
12:40 PM Southend Central (SOC)0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP7676311:50 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)
1h00
12:50 PM Southend Victoria (SOV)0 transfersDirect
c2cY6423112:04 PM London Fenchurch Street (FST)
0h54
12:58 PM Southend Central (SOC)0 transfersDirect
c2cY6427412:11 PM London Fenchurch Street (FST)
1h13
1:24 PM Southend Central (SOC)0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP7677012:13 PM London Liverpool Street (LST)
1h01
1:14 PM Southend Victoria (SOV)0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP7677012:13 PM London Liverpool Street (LST)
1h02
1:15 PM Southend Victoria (SOV)0 transfersDirect
c2cY6410212:19 PM London Fenchurch Street (FST)
0h51
1:10 PM Southend Central (SOC)0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP6677612:33 PM London Liverpool Street (LST)
0h57
1:30 PM Southend Victoria (SOV)0 transfersDirect
c2cY6423312:34 PM London Fenchurch Street (FST)
0h54
1:28 PM Southend Central (SOC)0 transfersDirect
c2cY6427612:41 PM London Fenchurch Street (FST)
1h13
1:54 PM Southend Central (SOC)0 transfersDirect
c2cY6410412:49 PM London Fenchurch Street (FST)
0h51
1:40 PM Southend Central (SOC)0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP7678212:50 PM London Liverpool Street (LST)
1h00
1:50 PM Southend Victoria (SOV)0 transfersDirect
c2cY642351:04 PM London Fenchurch Street (FST)
0h54
1:58 PM Southend Central (SOC)0 transfersDirect
c2cY642781:11 PM London Fenchurch Street (FST)
1h13
2:24 PM Southend Central (SOC)0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaC046961:13 PM London Liverpool Street (LST)
1h00
2:13 PM Southend Victoria (SOV)0 transfersDirect
c2cY641061:19 PM London Fenchurch Street (FST)
0h51
2:10 PM Southend Central (SOC)0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP667801:33 PM London Liverpool Street (LST)
0h57
2:30 PM Southend Victoria (SOV)0 transfersDirect
c2cY642371:34 PM London Fenchurch Street (FST)
0h54
2:28 PM Southend Central (SOC)0 transfersDirect
c2cY642801:41 PM London Fenchurch Street (FST)
1h13
2:54 PM Southend Central (SOC)0 transfersDirect
c2cY641081:49 PM London Fenchurch Street (FST)
0h51
2:40 PM Southend Central (SOC)0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP767991:50 PM London Liverpool Street (LST)
1h00
2:50 PM Southend Victoria (SOV)0 transfersDirect
c2cY642392:04 PM London Fenchurch Street (FST)
0h54
2:58 PM Southend Central (SOC)0 transfersDirect
c2cY642822:11 PM London Fenchurch Street (FST)
1h13
3:24 PM Southend Central (SOC)0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP768052:13 PM London Liverpool Street (LST)
1h00
3:13 PM Southend Victoria (SOV)0 transfersDirect
c2cY641102:19 PM London Fenchurch Street (FST)
0h51
3:10 PM Southend Central (SOC)0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP667942:33 PM London Liverpool Street (LST)
0h57
3:30 PM Southend Victoria (SOV)0 transfersDirect
c2cY642412:34 PM London Fenchurch Street (FST)
0h55
3:29 PM Southend Central (SOC)0 transfersDirect
c2cY642842:41 PM London Fenchurch Street (FST)
1h13
3:54 PM Southend Central (SOC)0 transfersDirect
c2cY641122:49 PM London Fenchurch Street (FST)
0h51
3:40 PM Southend Central (SOC)0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP768162:50 PM London Liverpool Street (LST)
1h00
3:50 PM Southend Victoria (SOV)0 transfersDirect
c2cY642433:04 PM London Fenchurch Street (FST)
0h54
3:58 PM Southend Central (SOC)0 transfersDirect
c2cY642863:11 PM London Fenchurch Street (FST)
1h13
4:24 PM Southend Central (SOC)0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP017633:13 PM London Liverpool Street (LST)
1h03
4:16 PM Southend Victoria (SOV)0 transfersDirect
c2cY641143:19 PM London Fenchurch Street (FST)
0h51
4:10 PM Southend Central (SOC)0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP011543:33 PM London Liverpool Street (LST)
0h57
4:30 PM Southend Victoria (SOV)0 transfersDirect
c2cY642453:34 PM London Fenchurch Street (FST)
0h55
4:29 PM Southend Central (SOC)0 transfersDirect
c2cY641163:48 PM London Fenchurch Street (FST)
0h53
4:41 PM Southend Central (SOC)0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP768353:50 PM London Liverpool Street (LST)
1h00
4:50 PM Southend Victoria (SOV)0 transfersDirect
c2cY641184:00 PM London Fenchurch Street (FST)
0h52
4:52 PM Southend Central (SOC)0 transfersDirect
c2cY642474:07 PM London Fenchurch Street (FST)
0h57
5:04 PM Southend Central (SOC)0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP668174:08 PM London Liverpool Street (LST)
1h02
5:10 PM Southend Victoria (SOV)0 transfersDirect
c2cY641204:16 PM London Fenchurch Street (FST)
0h54
5:10 PM Southend Central (SOC)0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP668224:22 PM London Liverpool Street (LST)
1h02
5:24 PM Southend Victoria (SOV)0 transfersDirect
c2cY641224:28 PM London Fenchurch Street (FST)
0h56
5:24 PM Southend Central (SOC)0 transfersDirect
c2cY642234:32 PM London Fenchurch Street (FST)
0h57
5:29 PM Southend Central (SOC)0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP668284:39 PM London Liverpool Street (LST)
0h59
5:38 PM Southend Victoria (SOV)0 transfersDirect
c2cY643314:44 PM London Fenchurch Street (FST)
0h57
5:41 PM Southend Central (SOC)0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP668344:54 PM London Liverpool Street (LST)
0h59
5:53 PM Southend Victoria (SOV)0 transfersDirect
c2cY641364:59 PM London Fenchurch Street (FST)
0h53
5:52 PM Southend Central (SOC)0 transfersDirect
c2cY641835:04 PM London Fenchurch Street (FST)
0h58
6:02 PM Southend Central (SOC)0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP668445:09 PM London Liverpool Street (LST)
0h59
6:08 PM Southend Victoria (SOV)0 transfersDirect
c2cY641275:16 PM London Fenchurch Street (FST)
0h53
6:09 PM Southend Central (SOC)0 transfersDirect
c2cY641445:19 PM London Fenchurch Street (FST)
0h57
6:16 PM Southend Central (SOC)0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP668505:23 PM London Liverpool Street (LST)
1h01
6:24 PM Southend Victoria (SOV)0 transfersDirect
c2cY641305:30 PM London Fenchurch Street (FST)
0h54
6:24 PM Southend Central (SOC)0 transfersDirect
c2cY641865:34 PM London Fenchurch Street (FST)
0h58
6:32 PM Southend Central (SOC)0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP668565:36 PM London Liverpool Street (LST)
0h59
6:35 PM Southend Victoria (SOV)0 transfersDirect
c2cY641315:43 PM London Fenchurch Street (FST)
0h53
6:36 PM Southend Central (SOC)0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP668665:45 PM London Liverpool Street (LST)
0h59
6:44 PM Southend Victoria (SOV)0 transfersDirect
c2cY641325:47 PM London Fenchurch Street (FST)
0h56
6:43 PM Southend Central (SOC)0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP668775:52 PM London Liverpool Street (LST)
1h01
6:53 PM Southend Victoria (SOV)0 transfersDirect
c2cY641335:58 PM London Fenchurch Street (FST)
0h52
6:50 PM Southend Central (SOC)0 transfersDirect
c2cY641886:03 PM London Fenchurch Street (FST)
0h58
7:01 PM Southend Central (SOC)0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP668856:07 PM London Liverpool Street (LST)
0h59
7:06 PM Southend Victoria (SOV)0 transfersDirect
c2cY641356:16 PM London Fenchurch Street (FST)
0h51
7:07 PM Southend Central (SOC)0 transfersDirect
c2cY641896:19 PM London Fenchurch Street (FST)
0h58
7:17 PM Southend Central (SOC)0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP668896:22 PM London Liverpool Street (LST)
1h01
7:23 PM Southend Victoria (SOV)0 transfersDirect
c2cY643636:22 PM London Fenchurch Street (FST)
1h19
7:41 PM Southend Central (SOC)0 transfersDirect
c2cY641426:30 PM London Fenchurch Street (FST)
0h53
7:23 PM Southend Central (SOC)0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from London to Southend-on-Sea

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Trains from London to Southend-on-Sea run on average 11 times per day, taking around 1h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €7 if you book in advance.

There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 58 km distance in 49m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
58 km
Average train duration
1h 0m
Cheapest ticket price
€7
Trains per day
11
Direct trains
11
Fastest train
49m
First train
12:01 AM
Last train
11:58 PM
Cheapest Month
Jan
Cheapest Day
Sun
High Season
Jul - Sep
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Sun
Least Busy Day
Thu
Best time to book
14 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: c2c, Greater Anglia from London to Southend-on-Sea trainsc2c, Greater Anglia trains will get you between London and Southend-on-Sea from €7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

c2c

About
c2c is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Fenchurch Street to destinations in East London and Essex, including Southend, Basildon, and Grays. c2c offers a range of train types, including the Class 357 Electrostar, Class 312 Electrostar, and Class 315 Electrostar. These trains are modern and comfortable, with air conditioning, power sockets, and free Wi-Fi. c2c also offers a range of ticket types, including Anytime, Off-Peak, and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include a café bar, toilets, and luggage storage. The most popular routes for c2c are London Fenchurch Street to Southend Central, London Fenchurch Street to Basildon, and London Fenchurch Street to Grays.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
49m
Cheapest Price
€7
c2c frequency
13 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas between seats
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to ticket type conditions
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled trains
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Bar/bistro service available on most trains offering snacks, drinks, and light meals
Seat reservation
Seat reservations mandatory and included in ticket price for high-speed trains, optional for regional trains
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and assistance available for passengers with reduced mobility
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require paid ticket and muzzle, service animals free
Quiet zone

Greater Anglia

About
Greater Anglia is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from commuter trains to intercity services. The commuter trains run at regular intervals throughout the day, while the intercity services run at peak times. The train types include the InterCity 125, InterCity 225, Class 90, Class 91, Class 360 and Class 379. The ticket types available are Standard, First Class and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and refreshment trolleys. The most popular routes for Greater Anglia are London Liverpool Street to Norwich, London Liverpool Street to Cambridge and London Liverpool Street to Ipswich.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
59m
Cheapest Price
€14
Greater Anglia frequency
12 a day
Luggage included
Two items of luggage per person included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar service on intercity routes with hot and cold drinks, snacks. No service on local routes.
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for First Class tickets.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs require a ticket (£6 flat fee). Guide dogs travel free.
Quiet zone

Trains from London to Southend-on-Sea

The traditional seaside resort of Southend-on-Sea has been a popular vacation destination for Londoners since the 19th century, which might explain why there are two separate rail lines from the capital to the Essex town. Travelers booking a London to Southend-on-Sea train can choose from frequent departures from London Liverpool Street or Fenchurch Street stations, with journey times to the coast of around an hour. Departure times range from very early morning to after midnight.

Which train companies travel from London to Southend-on-Sea?

Greater Anglia  operates weekday trains on the route from London Liverpool Street to Southend Victoria Station. Direct trains on the route from London Fenchurch Street to Southend Central Station are provided by c2c.

How long is the train from London to Southend-on-Sea?

The fastest London to Southend-on-Sea train services are c2c's departures  from Fenchurch Street, with times of around 49-55 minutes for the 40 mile trip east. Greater Anglia connections from Liverpool Street take just over an hour to reach Southend Victoria.

How many trains are there from London to Southend-on-Sea?

This is a very popular route with commuters as well as vacationers, so services are very frequent. On weekdays, there are around six trains from London to Southend-on-Sea every hour for most of the day, with the greatest frequency in late afternoon. Departure times start with very early morning services and continue throughout the day and evening, with final connections leaving London after midnight. Sunday schedules are less frequent, with no services from Liverpool Street to  Southend Victoria.

What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from London to Southend-on-Sea?

Departure train station:  London Fenchurch Street is located on the east side of central London, with Underground connections available from nearby Tower Hill Tube station. Liverpool Street Station is a short walk to the north, with Underground links on four lines and city bus routes stopping close to the terminus on Bishopsgate. Both stations have news vendors, food stores, a bar, coffee shops and taxi stands.

Arrival train station:Southend Victoria station is situated on the northern side of the town center, next to a bus terminus offering connections across the region. Southend Central is in the center, close to the seafront, also close to a bus interchange. Both stations offer drinks and food stores, news vendors, rest rooms and taxi stands.

FAQs: Trains from London to Southend-on-Sea

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Southend-on-Sea by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Southend-on-Sea, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap train tickets from London to Southend-on-Sea can start from as little as €7 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for London to Southend-on-Sea is €14; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from London to Southend-on-Sea is 49m to travel the 58 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest train from London to Southend-on-Sea leaves at 12:01 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The latest train from London to Southend-on-Sea leaves at 11:58 PM.
Yes,there are 11 direct trains a day from London to Southend-on-Sea with c2c, Greater Anglia. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
When taking a train from London to Southend-on-Sea, you can count on c2c, Greater Anglia for the best way to get you to Southend-on-Sea. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between London and Southend-on-Sea and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
A day trip to Southend-on-Sea from London is worth doing with a journey time of 49m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from London to Southend-on-Sea is January.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between London and Southend-on-Sea including taking a train and bus.

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Popular train stations from London to Southend-on-Sea

Most London to Southend-on-Sea trains use the London Fenchurch Street to Southend Central station pair, with some services arriving at Prittlewell. Use this guide to compare London and Southend-on-Sea train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in London
Arrival train stations in Southend-on-Sea

Which London station do trains to Southend-on-Sea leave from?

Trains from London to Southend-on-Sea leave from London Liverpool Street. The station is 3 km from London city centre at London Liverpool Street station, Bishopsgate, London, Greater London, EC2M 7PY.
London Liverpool StreetLondon Liverpool Street station, Bishopsgate, London, Greater London, EC2M 7PY+44 345 711 4141WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to London Liverpool Street from London city centre

London Liverpool Street is 3 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainElizabeth · 11m · €2 · every ~30 min
BusN26, N550, N551 · 22m · €4 · every ~8 min
A8 · 23m · €1 · every ~11 min
76 · 26m · €2 · every ~27 min
SubwayCentral · 8m · €3 · every ~94 min

London Liverpool Street train station facilities and services

London Liverpool Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at London Liverpool Street.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at London Liverpool Street. ATMs are available at London Liverpool Street.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at London Liverpool Street. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at London Liverpool Street: Parking, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at London Liverpool Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at London Liverpool Street: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: All the platforms are on the same level. There are lifts and escalators available to get to the Liverpool Street bus station and shops, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available at the taxi rank along platform 10 (during station opening hours) and outside the station entrance (during station closing hours), Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.

London Fenchurch StreetLondon Fenchurch Street station, Fenchurch Place, London, EC3M 4AJWifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to London Fenchurch Street from London city centre

London Fenchurch Street is 3 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:

Bus736, 735 · 15m
N15 · 20m · €16 · every ~8 min
N26, N550, N551 · 21m · €4 · every ~8 min
N253 · 1h 3m · €2 · every ~3 min
SubwayCircle, District · 15m · €3 · every ~108 min

London Fenchurch Street train station facilities and services

London Fenchurch Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at London Fenchurch Street.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at London Fenchurch Street. ATMs are available at London Fenchurch Street.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at London Fenchurch Street. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point, Helpline Contact: 03457 44 44 22, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at London Fenchurch Street: Parking, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at London Fenchurch Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at London Fenchurch Street: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: The main entrance is the only entrance that has step free access. There is a lift to take you from the entrance to the station concourse and platform levels. Please note there is no step free access from the Coopers Road entrance to the station, Accessible public telephones: Located on main concourse, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available from the taxi rank outside the main station entrance on Fenchurch Street, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs are always available from Main station reception or from any member of station staff, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.

West HamWest Ham station, Manor Road, West Ham, Greater London, E15 3BNWifiShoppingParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parking
City-centre transport

Getting to West Ham from London city centre

West Ham is 9 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainLondon Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria, London Liverpool Street - Norwich, London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea, London Liverpool Street - Braintree, London Liverpool Street - Ipswich, London Liverpool Street - Wickford, London Liverpool Street - Colchester Town, London Liverpool Street - Stowmarket, London Liverpool Street - Witham, London Liverpool Street - Colchester, London Liverpool Street - Southminster, London Liverpool Street - Harwich International, London Liverpool Street - Harwich Town, London Liverpool Street - Hertford East, London Liverpool Street - Cambridge North, London Liverpool Street - Hockley, London Liverpool Street - Bishops Stortford · 11m · €4 · every ~17 min
SubwayDistrict · 23m · €8 · every ~66 min

West Ham train station facilities and services

West Ham has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, and Bike Parking.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at West Ham.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at West Ham.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at West Ham: Parking.

Bike and car services

Available at West Ham: Bike Parking.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at West Ham: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This station has step-free access via lifts to all platforms, Accessible taxis: Contact taxi operator directly, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.

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