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12/12/2025
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Southend-on-Sea to Dover, Kent by train

The journey from Southend-on-Sea to Dover, Kent by train is 37.73 mi and takes 2 hrs 37 mins. There are 22 connections per day, with the first departure at 05:55 and the last at 22:01. It is possible to travel from Southend-on-Sea to Dover, Kent by train for as little as £58.93 or as much as £61.01. The best price for this journey is £58.93.

Lowest Price £58.93
Journey Duration 2 hrs 37 mins
Connection per Day 22
Lowest Price £58.93
Highest Price £61.01
First Departure 05:55
Last Departure 22:01
Distance 37.73 mi
Departure Southend-on-Sea
Arrival Dover, Kent
Carriers c2c, Metro

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Best time to book cheap train tickets from Southend-on-Sea to Dover, Kent

The cheapest Southend-on-Sea - Dover, Kent train tickets can be found for as low as £49.83 if you’re lucky, or £55.82 on average. The most expensive ticket can cost as much as £75.67.

Find the best day to travel to Dover, Kent by train

When travelling to Dover, Kent by train, if you want to avoid crowds you can check how frequently our customers are travelling in the next 30-days using the graph below. On average, the peak hours to travel are between 6:30am and 9am in the morning, or between 4pm and 7pm in the evening. Please keep this in mind when travelling to your point of departure as you may need some extra time to arrive, particularly in big cities!

Services on board C2c, Southeastern and Greater Anglia from Southend-on-Sea to Dover, Kent
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Southend-on-Sea to Dover, Kent CO2 Emissions by Train

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Train
4.25kg
Bus
4.55kg
Flight
12.14kg
Car
9.71kg
What are the CO2 emissions from Southend-on-Sea to Dover, Kent by train? The CO2 emissions from taking the train between Southend-on-Sea and Dover, Kent are 4.25kg.
How much CO2 do I save by taking the train between Southend-on-Sea and Dover, Kent? By taking the train between Southend-on-Sea and Dover, Kent you will save 7.89kg CO2 emissions compared to a flight, 0.3kg compared to a bus and 5.46kg compared to a car.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a train ticket from Southend-on-Sea to Dover, Kent?
A train ticket from Southend-on-Sea to Dover, Kent is £59.97. However the price varies depending on how early you buy, and if it's peak time to travel. Occasionally you can find them for as cheap as £58.93.
What's the cheapest train ticket from Southend-on-Sea to Dover, Kent?
The cheapest ticket you can get from Southend-on-Sea to Dover, Kent is £58.93. We recommend booking as early as possible and off-peak hours to get the cheapest ticket possible. Off-peak times are usually from 09:30 to 16:00, and after 19:00.
What's the distance between Southend-on-Sea and Dover, Kent by train?
Southend-on-Sea to Dover, Kent is 37.73 mi.
How long does the train between Southend-on-Sea and Dover, Kent take?
Southend-on-Sea to Dover, Kent is on average 2 hrs 37 mins. However the fastest option will get you there in 2 hrs 11 mins.
Which companies operate from Southend-on-Sea to Dover, Kent?
The train journey from Southend-on-Sea to Dover, Kent is covered by 3 operator(s). On Virail you can find these carriers that provide services on this route: c2c, Metro, Southeastern and Greater Anglia.
How many train connections per day go from Southend-on-Sea to Dover, Kent?
Southend-on-Sea to Dover, Kent has 22 connection(s) per day on average.
What time does the first train from Southend-on-Sea to Dover, Kent leave?
The earliest train from Southend-on-Sea to Dover, Kent departs at 05:55. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
What time does the last train from Southend-on-Sea to Dover, Kent depart?
The latest train from Southend-on-Sea to Dover, Kent departs at 22:01. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
Should I book my ticket from Southend-on-Sea to Dover, Kent in advance?
If you can, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to ensure you get better savings. The cheapest train ticket we have found is £58.93 but this may be subject to change depending on the day of travel, hour you wish to depart and how far in advance you book.
What's the fastest journey time between Southend-on-Sea to Dover, Kent by train?
The fastest journey time by train between Southend-on-Sea and Dover, Kent is 2 hrs 11 mins.
Is there a direct train from Southend-on-Sea to Dover, Kent?
Yes, there is a direct train between Southend-on-Sea and Dover, Kent.
What are the CO2 emissions for Southend-on-Sea to Dover, Kent by train?
The train journey from Southend-on-Sea to Dover, Kent creates 4.25kg of CO2 emissions.

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