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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Train | Southend Victoria | London Liverpool Street | Cheapest | ||||
 | Train | Southend Central | London Fenchurch Street | Fastest | ||||
| Train | Southend Central | London Fenchurch Street | No tags | ||||
| Train | Southend Victoria | London Liverpool Street | No tags | ||||
| Train | Southend East | London Fenchurch Street | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Today at 07:42 GMT.
Compare 2 ways to travel from Southend-on-Sea to London
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach London. The journey takes about 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £5, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
| Average price | Average duration | CO₂ emissions | Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average price£8 - £33 | Average duration1h | 1kg CO₂e | ||
Carpool | Average price£5 - £5 | Average duration50m | 2kg CO₂e |
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Southend-on-Sea and London?
London
- A7 York Way, London N1 9AA, UK
- BKing's Cross St. Pancras, Euston Rd, Kings Cross, London N1 9AL, UK
- CEuston Railway Station B40 The Balcony, Eversholt St, London NW1 2DU, UK
- DWaterloo Station Southbank, Station Approach, London SE1 8SW, UK
- E51-55 St Thomas St, London SE1 3QX, UK
- FMelcombe Pl, London NW1 6JJ, UK
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Southend-on-Sea to London by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Southend-on-Sea to London?
The cheapest train tickets from Southend-on-Sea to London start from £8. The average price for this train route is around £15. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Southend-on-Sea to London?
The average train journey time from Southend-on-Sea to London is 1h, covering a distance of 35 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 43m and is operated by Greater Anglia.
Which train operators serve the Southend-on-Sea to London route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 39 trains available per day, including services from c2c, Greater Anglia.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Southend-on-Sea to London?
The earliest train from Southend-on-Sea to London departs at 07:00. And the latest train departs at 23:59.
Which is the best train operator from Southend-on-Sea to London?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Greater Anglia, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 21 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Southend-on-Sea to London?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Greater Anglia has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Southend-on-Sea to London?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Greater Anglia, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Southend-on-Sea to London?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Greater Anglia, with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Southend-on-Sea to London was searched and found on 30 Nov 2025 with a price of £9To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Southend-on-Sea to London as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £9 to £31 for a train ticket from Southend-on-Sea to London based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £10, which is on 2025-12-05.
