London to Southend-on-Sea train with c2c

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.