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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Train | London Fenchurch Street | Southend East | Cheapest | ||||
 | Train | London Liverpool Street | Southend Airport | Fastest | ||||
| Train | Tottenham Hale | Southend Victoria | No tags | ||||
| Train | London Fenchurch Street | Southend East | No tags | ||||
| Train | Tottenham Hale | Southend Victoria | No tags |
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Get from London to Southend-on-Sea
The journey takes about 59 minutes and with fares starting at just $14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in London and Southend-on-Sea?
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
Train Companies
Frequently asked questions about traveling from London to Southend-on-Sea by train
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from London to Southend-on-Sea?
The cheapest train tickets from London to Southend-on-Sea start from $14. The average price for this train route is around $20. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from London to Southend-on-Sea?
The average train ride duration from London to Southend-on-Sea is 59m, covering a distance of 34 miles (55 km). The quickest train can get you there in 50m and is operated by Greater Anglia.
Which train operators service the London to Southend-on-Sea route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 39 trains available per day, including services from c2c, Greater Anglia.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from London to Southend-on-Sea?
The earliest train departs from London to Southend-on-Sea at 7:00am. And the latest train departs at 11:55pm.
What is the best train operator from London to Southend-on-Sea?
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 London to Southend-on-Sea?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Greater Anglia has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.
Which train operator has the most timely service from London to Southend-on-Sea?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 London to Southend-on-Sea?
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 London to Southend-on-Sea was searched and found on Dec 5, 2025 with a price of $18To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from London to Southend-on-Sea, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $18 to $40 for a train ticket from London to Southend-on-Sea based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $18 which is on 2025-12-05.
Usually Greater Anglia will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
