The cheapest and fastest trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Southend Victoria (SOV)
Cheapest price
$47
Average price
$47
Fastest journey
1 h 57 m
Average duration
1 h 57 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
74 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Southend Victoria (SOV) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Southend Victoria (SOV) will cost around $47 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $47.
Of the 1 trains that leave Gatwick Airport (GTW) for Southend Victoria (SOV) on Tue, Mar 24, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Mar 24 the direct trains cover the 74 km distance in an average of 1 h 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 57 m .
On Tue, Mar 24 the slowest trains will take 1 h 57 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Southend Victoria (SOV)
Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Southend Victoria (SOV) run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $34 (€27) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:15, the last at 07:36. The fastest train covers the 45 miles (74 km) distance in 1h 57m.
Distance 45 miles (74 km) |
Average train duration 1h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price $34 (€27) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 1h 57m |
First train 05:15 |
Last train 07:36 |
Train companies: Abellio Greater Anglia from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Southend Victoria (SOV) trainsAbellio Greater Anglia trains will get you between Gatwick Airport (GTW) and Southend Victoria (SOV) from $34 (€27). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Southend Victoria (SOV)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Southend Victoria (SOV) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Southend Victoria (SOV), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Southend Victoria (SOV)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 09:4515:00 - 18:45 Saturday 06:00 - 09:4515:00 - 18:45 Sunday 07:00 - 10:4516:00 - 19:45
- Type of shops available: Mini supermarket Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Taxi rank at front of station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located near Platform 1. The National key toilets are located near Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The National key toilets are only all toilets including accessible (radar key) toilets are located alongside platform 1
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Beside station building in secure compound
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop on station forecourt
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