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Best price 0.08 £
Journey duration 1 h 4 min
Connections per day 313
First departure 00:11
Last departure 00:59
Distance 56 km

Traveling from London to Southend-on-Sea with Virail

What's the best way to get from London to Southend-on-Sea? If you're not sure, don't worry - Virail can help you. The only thing you have to do is enter your planned travel dates, and let Virail's powerful search tool deal with the rest. We'll look at the routes offered by our trusted travel partners to give you all your available options. Whether you want to travel by plane, train, bus, carpool, or something else, we'll find your ideal solution. You can filter your results according to price, departure or arrival time, journey duration, number of connections, one-way or round trip - anything you want. Virail will give you a full, clear picture of how to get from London to Southend-on-Sea, then transfer you to your chosen provider's website to complete your booking.

How much do train tickets from London to Southend-on-Sea cost?

The cheapest train tickets from London to Southend-on-Sea cost 0.08 £. On average, you can expect to spend around 12.68 £ for your train ticket. Virail will help you find a journey that fits your budget. You can expect prices to vary between different travel providers and methods of transport; often, faster journeys will cost more than slower routes. If your travel dates are flexible, you might be able to find cheaper train tickets, as prices may fluctuate a little from day to day. You may also find lower prices by booking at certain times of day, avoiding rush hour traffic. Another tip for travelers on a tight budget is to look for connecting journeys. Sometimes it can be cheaper to make a change or two along the way, rather than traveling on a direct route from London to Southend-on-Sea.

Trains from London to Southend-on-Sea

Nationalrail Nationalrail 05:00 – 06:09 London Fenchurch Street [ FST ] – Southend Victoria [ SOV ] 13 € 1 h 9 min 2 changes
Nationalrail Nationalrail 05:00 – 05:54 London Fenchurch Street [ FST ] – Southend Central [ SOC ] 13 € 54 min Direct
Nationalrail Nationalrail 05:00 – 05:57 London Fenchurch Street [ FST ] – Southend East [ SOE ] 13 € 57 min Direct
Nationalrail Nationalrail 05:07 – 06:26 London Fenchurch Street [ FST ] – Southend Central [ SOC ] 13 € 1 h 19 min Direct
Nationalrail Nationalrail 05:30 – 06:40 London Fenchurch Street [ FST ] – Southend Victoria [ SOV ] 13 € 1 h 10 min 2 changes
Nationalrail Nationalrail 05:30 – 06:25 London Fenchurch Street [ FST ] – Southend Central [ SOC ] 13 € 55 min Direct
Nationalrail Nationalrail 05:30 – 06:27 London Fenchurch Street [ FST ] – Southend East [ SOE ] 13 € 57 min Direct

How long will it take me to travel from London to Southend-on-Sea by train?

The distance between London and Southend-on-Sea is around 56. Depending on the exact route and provider you travel with, your journey time can vary. On average, this journey will take approximately 1 h 4 min. However, the fastest routes between London and Southend-on-Sea take 45 min. If a fast journey is a priority for you when traveling, look out for express services that may get you there faster. Some flexibility may be necessary when booking. Often, these services only leave at particular times of day - or even on certain days of the week. You may also find a faster journey by taking an indirect route and connecting in another station along the way.

What time are the first and last departures from London to Southend-on-Sea?

In general, the first departure of the night will leave London at 00:11, and the last departure will leave at 00:59. However, it is important to remember that this is general information, and these journey times are not necessarily available every day. Timetables for each provider on the route from London to Southend-on-Sea can change from day to day or month to month. In particular, many providers offer different schedules on weekdays and weekends. Public holidays, local events, and seasonal timetables can also cause schedules to change.

When traveling from London to Southend-on-Sea by train, which stations can I use?

Depending on the type of transport, and the provider you decide to use for your journey, you will be able to depart London from the following stations: London Fenchurch Street [ FST ] and London Liverpool Street [ LST ]. Arriving at Southend-on-Sea, your route will pass through all or some of the following stations: Southend East [ SOE ], Southend Central [ SOC ], Southend Victoria [ SOV ], Southend Victoria [ SOV ] and Southend East [ SOE ]. Not all transport providers serve every station, so check in advance to see exactly where your route takes you. You may need to use another form of transport to get from one station to another or to your final destination when you arrive in Southend-on-Sea.

How many journeys from London to Southend-on-Sea take place each day?

The exact number of journeys from London to Southend-on-Sea can vary from day to day. Some services may only run on particular days of the week, while others might be seasonal. In general, an average of 313 departures leave each day. These are run by a number of different transport providers, including Nationalrail. On particularly busy days, there can be up to 387 departures. You can usually expect there to be more connections on weekdays. Many providers run fewer journeys on weekends or public holidays. As a traveler, you may prefer to take a direct route from London to Southend-on-Sea. However, you will find more options available to you if you are willing to take a connecting route. These pass through one or more different cities, and you'll have to change along the way. Not all travelers feel comfortable making multiple connections, but if you are, then you will enjoy greater flexibility when making your booking. The exact number of daily departures from London to Southend-on-Sea varies, but in general, you can expect to find 226 direct connections with no changes leaving each day. Travelers who are happy to take an indirect route will find, on average, 87 journeys with one change or more.