- Must visit
The British Museum
Vast world museum with the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures and global antiquities. Essential for history lovers.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leigh-on-Sea to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $10.
Distance: 33 miles (54 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$16 Average price Cheapest | $33 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 19m Average total duration Fastest 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
The journey is about 31m faster (49m by train vs 1h 20m by car) and roughly $17 (€14) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($16 (€13) vs $33 (€26)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with c2c.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Leigh-on-Sea to London trains for today, Saturday, August 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
F33888 | On time 4:20 AM Leigh-on-Sea station (LES) | 1h05 | 5:25 AM London Fenchurch Street (FST) | 0 transfersDirect | |
F33889 | On time 4:41 AM Leigh-on-Sea station (LES) | 0h48 | 5:29 AM London Fenchurch Street (FST) | 0 transfersDirect | |
F33887 | On time 5:00 AM Leigh-on-Sea station (LES) | 1h07 | 6:07 AM London Fenchurch Street (FST) | 0 transfersDirect | |
F33886 | 5:26 AM Leigh-on-Sea station (LES) | 0h49 | 6:15 AM London Fenchurch Street (FST) | 0 transfersDirect | |
F33884 | 5:30 AM Leigh-on-Sea station (LES) | 1h07 | 6:37 AM London Fenchurch Street (FST) | 0 transfersDirect | |
F33883 | 5:56 AM Leigh-on-Sea station (LES) | 0h49 | 6:45 AM London Fenchurch Street (FST) | 0 transfersDirect | |
F33881 | 6:00 AM Leigh-on-Sea station (LES) | 1h07 | 7:07 AM London Fenchurch Street (FST) | 0 transfersDirect | |
F33880 | 6:26 AM Leigh-on-Sea station (LES) | 0h49 | 7:15 AM London Fenchurch Street (FST) | 0 transfersDirect | |
F33875 | 6:30 AM Leigh-on-Sea station (LES) | 1h07 | 7:37 AM London Fenchurch Street (FST) | 0 transfersDirect | |
F33879 | 6:56 AM Leigh-on-Sea station (LES) | 0h49 | 7:45 AM London Fenchurch Street (FST) | 0 transfersDirect | |
F33874 | 7:00 AM Leigh-on-Sea station (LES) | 1h07 | 8:07 AM London Fenchurch Street (FST) | 0 transfersDirect | |
F33872 | 8:00 AM Leigh-on-Sea station (LES) | 1h07 | 9:07 AM London Fenchurch Street (FST) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y64945 | On time 8:12 AM Leigh-on-Sea station (LES) | 0h49 | 9:01 AM London Fenchurch Street (FST) | 0 transfersDirect | |
F33876 | 8:26 AM Leigh-on-Sea station (LES) | 0h49 | 9:15 AM London Fenchurch Street (FST) | 0 transfersDirect | |
F33862 | 8:30 AM Leigh-on-Sea station (LES) | 1h07 | 9:37 AM London Fenchurch Street (FST) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y64947 | On time 8:42 AM Leigh-on-Sea station (LES) | 0h49 | 9:31 AM London Fenchurch Street (FST) | 0 transfersDirect | |
F33866 | 8:56 AM Leigh-on-Sea station (LES) | 0h49 | 9:45 AM London Fenchurch Street (FST) | 0 transfersDirect | |
F33861 | 9:00 AM Leigh-on-Sea station (LES) | 1h07 | 10:07 AM London Fenchurch Street (FST) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y64949 | On time 9:12 AM Leigh-on-Sea station (LES) | 0h51 | 10:03 AM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 transfersDirect | |
F33865 | 9:26 AM Leigh-on-Sea station (LES) | 0h49 | 10:15 AM London Fenchurch Street (FST) | 0 transfersDirect | |
F33860 | 9:30 AM Leigh-on-Sea station (LES) | 1h07 | 10:37 AM London Fenchurch Street (FST) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y64951 | On time 9:42 AM Leigh-on-Sea station (LES) | 0h51 | 10:33 AM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y64790 | 12:00 PM Leigh-on-Sea station (LES) | 1h07 | 1:07 PM London Fenchurch Street (FST) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y64961 | On time 12:12 PM Leigh-on-Sea station (LES) | 0h53 | 1:05 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y64712 | 12:26 PM Leigh-on-Sea station (LES) | 0h49 | 1:15 PM London Fenchurch Street (FST) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y64792 | 12:30 PM Leigh-on-Sea station (LES) | 1h07 | 1:37 PM London Fenchurch Street (FST) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y64963 | On time 12:42 PM Leigh-on-Sea station (LES) | 0h53 | 1:35 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y64714 | 12:56 PM Leigh-on-Sea station (LES) | 0h49 | 1:45 PM London Fenchurch Street (FST) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y64794 | 1:00 PM Leigh-on-Sea station (LES) | 1h07 | 2:07 PM London Fenchurch Street (FST) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y64965 | 1:12 PM Leigh-on-Sea station (LES) | 0h53 | 2:05 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y64716 | 1:26 PM Leigh-on-Sea station (LES) | 0h49 | 2:15 PM London Fenchurch Street (FST) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y64796 | 1:30 PM Leigh-on-Sea station (LES) | 1h07 | 2:37 PM London Fenchurch Street (FST) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y64967 | 1:42 PM Leigh-on-Sea station (LES) | 0h53 | 2:35 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y64718 | 1:56 PM Leigh-on-Sea station (LES) | 0h49 | 2:45 PM London Fenchurch Street (FST) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y64798 | 2:00 PM Leigh-on-Sea station (LES) | 1h07 | 3:07 PM London Fenchurch Street (FST) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y64969 | 2:12 PM Leigh-on-Sea station (LES) | 0h53 | 3:05 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y64720 | 2:26 PM Leigh-on-Sea station (LES) | 0h49 | 3:15 PM London Fenchurch Street (FST) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y64800 | 2:30 PM Leigh-on-Sea station (LES) | 1h07 | 3:37 PM London Fenchurch Street (FST) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y64971 | 2:42 PM Leigh-on-Sea station (LES) | 0h53 | 3:35 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y64722 | 2:56 PM Leigh-on-Sea station (LES) | 0h49 | 3:45 PM London Fenchurch Street (FST) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y64802 | 3:00 PM Leigh-on-Sea station (LES) | 1h07 | 4:07 PM London Fenchurch Street (FST) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y64973 | 3:12 PM Leigh-on-Sea station (LES) | 0h53 | 4:05 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y64724 | 3:26 PM Leigh-on-Sea station (LES) | 0h49 | 4:15 PM London Fenchurch Street (FST) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y64804 | 3:30 PM Leigh-on-Sea station (LES) | 1h07 | 4:37 PM London Fenchurch Street (FST) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y64975 | 3:42 PM Leigh-on-Sea station (LES) | 0h53 | 4:35 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y64726 | 3:56 PM Leigh-on-Sea station (LES) | 0h49 | 4:45 PM London Fenchurch Street (FST) | 0 transfersDirect | |
F33821 | 4:00 PM Leigh-on-Sea station (LES) | 1h07 | 5:07 PM London Fenchurch Street (FST) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y64977 | 4:12 PM Leigh-on-Sea station (LES) | 0h53 | 5:05 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 transfersDirect | |
F33820 | 4:26 PM Leigh-on-Sea station (LES) | 0h49 | 5:15 PM London Fenchurch Street (FST) | 0 transfersDirect | |
F33818 | 4:30 PM Leigh-on-Sea station (LES) | 1h07 | 5:37 PM London Fenchurch Street (FST) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y64979 | 4:42 PM Leigh-on-Sea station (LES) | 0h53 | 5:35 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 transfersDirect | |
F33817 | 4:56 PM Leigh-on-Sea station (LES) | 0h49 | 5:45 PM London Fenchurch Street (FST) | 0 transfersDirect | |
F33815 | 5:00 PM Leigh-on-Sea station (LES) | 1h07 | 6:07 PM London Fenchurch Street (FST) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y64981 | On time 5:12 PM Leigh-on-Sea station (LES) | 0h53 | 6:05 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 transfersDirect | |
F33814 | 5:26 PM Leigh-on-Sea station (LES) | 0h49 | 6:15 PM London Fenchurch Street (FST) | 0 transfersDirect | |
F33812 | 5:30 PM Leigh-on-Sea station (LES) | 1h07 | 6:37 PM London Fenchurch Street (FST) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y64983 | On time 5:42 PM Leigh-on-Sea station (LES) | 0h53 | 6:35 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 transfersDirect | |
F33811 | 5:56 PM Leigh-on-Sea station (LES) | 0h49 | 6:45 PM London Fenchurch Street (FST) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y64735 | 5:56 PM Leigh-on-Sea station (LES) | 0h49 | 6:45 PM London Fenchurch Street (FST) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y64814 | 6:00 PM Leigh-on-Sea station (LES) | 1h07 | 7:07 PM London Fenchurch Street (FST) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y64985 | 6:12 PM Leigh-on-Sea station (LES) | 0h53 | 7:05 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y64737 | 6:26 PM Leigh-on-Sea station (LES) | 0h49 | 7:15 PM London Fenchurch Street (FST) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y64816 | 6:30 PM Leigh-on-Sea station (LES) | 1h07 | 7:37 PM London Fenchurch Street (FST) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y64987 | On time 6:42 PM Leigh-on-Sea station (LES) | 0h53 | 7:35 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 transfersDirect | |
F33806 | 6:56 PM Leigh-on-Sea station (LES) | 0h49 | 7:45 PM London Fenchurch Street (FST) | 0 transfersDirect | |
F33804 | 7:00 PM Leigh-on-Sea station (LES) | 1h07 | 8:07 PM London Fenchurch Street (FST) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y64989 | On time 7:12 PM Leigh-on-Sea station (LES) | 0h53 | 8:05 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 transfersDirect | |
F33803 | 7:26 PM Leigh-on-Sea station (LES) | 0h49 | 8:15 PM London Fenchurch Street (FST) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y64820 | 7:30 PM Leigh-on-Sea station (LES) | 1h07 | 8:37 PM London Fenchurch Street (FST) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y64991 | 7:42 PM Leigh-on-Sea station (LES) | 0h51 | 8:33 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y64993 | On time 8:12 PM Leigh-on-Sea station (LES) | 0h51 | 9:03 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y64824 | 8:30 PM Leigh-on-Sea station (LES) | 1h07 | 9:37 PM London Fenchurch Street (FST) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y64995 | 8:42 PM Leigh-on-Sea station (LES) | 0h51 | 9:33 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y64997 | On time 9:12 PM Leigh-on-Sea station (LES) | 0h51 | 10:03 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y64999 | 9:42 PM Leigh-on-Sea station (LES) | 0h51 | 10:33 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y65001 | On time 10:12 PM Leigh-on-Sea station (LES) | 0h51 | 11:03 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y65003 | 10:42 PM Leigh-on-Sea station (LES) | 0h51 | 11:33 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y64758 | 11:46 PM Leigh-on-Sea station (LES) | 0h49 | 12:35 AM London Fenchurch Street (FST) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Leigh-on-Sea to London run on average 7 times per day, taking around 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $10 (€8) if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 33 miles (54 km) distance in 44m.
Distance 33 miles (54 km) |
Average train duration 49m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€8) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 44m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
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Vast world museum with the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures and global antiquities. Essential for history lovers.
Leading art museum on Trafalgar Square with masterpieces from Van Gogh, Turner and da Vinci. Free and internationally renowned.
Grand museum of art, design and performance with fashion, sculpture and decorative arts collections in South Kensington.
Lively riverside stretch linking major landmarks, markets and cultural venues. Ideal for walking, views and people-watching.
Large royal park with the Serpentine, rose gardens and broad lawns. Excellent for relaxing, boating and central green space.
Historic Greenwich riverside district with maritime heritage, market streets and hilltop views near major cultural landmarks.
Classic English fish fried in batter with chips. A London staple tied to the city’s working-class food culture and best eaten fresh with salt and vinegar.
Slow-cooked beef, carrots, onions and herbs under a suet pastry lid. A comforting British pie long associated with London pubs and Sunday meals.
A full cooked breakfast with eggs, sausages, bacon, beans, mushrooms and toast. A traditional morning meal served across London cafes and hotels.
Celebrated fine dining restaurant by Heston Blumenthal showcasing historic British dishes in an elegant, high-end Knightsbridge room.
Well-known pub serving excellent pies, ales and British mains in a relaxed, polished gastropub setting near Victoria Park.
Historic Covent Garden restaurant famous for classic British pies in a lively, traditional setting popular with locals and visitors.
Very costly by European standards. Hotels, dining, and transit are pricier than in most UK and EU city breaks, especially in central areas.
Restaurants often add 12.5% service; if not, tip 10-12%. Taxis: round up or 10%. Cafes: optional small change or none.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leigh-on-Sea to London 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 London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Leigh-on-Sea to London trains use the Leigh-on-Sea to London Fenchurch Street station pair, with some services arriving at West Ham. Use this guide to compare Leigh-on-Sea and London train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Leigh-on-Sea has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Leigh-on-Sea.
Wi-Fi is available at Leigh-on-Sea. ATMs are available at Leigh-on-Sea.
Ticket office support is available at Leigh-on-Sea. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 03457 44 44 22, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Leigh-on-Sea: Parking, WC.
Available at Leigh-on-Sea: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leigh-on-Sea: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Lifts are available to all platforms, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
London Fenchurch Street is 3 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Fenchurch Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at London Fenchurch Street.
Wi-Fi is available at London Fenchurch Street. ATMs are available at London Fenchurch Street.
Ticket office support is available at London Fenchurch Street. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point, Helpline Contact: 03457 44 44 22, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Fenchurch Street: Parking, WC.
Available at London Fenchurch Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Fenchurch Street: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: The main entrance is the only entrance that has step free access. There is a lift to take you from the entrance to the station concourse and platform levels. Please note there is no step free access from the Coopers Road entrance to the station, Accessible public telephones: Located on main concourse, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available from the taxi rank outside the main station entrance on Fenchurch Street, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs are always available from Main station reception or from any member of station staff, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
West Ham is 9 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
West Ham has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at West Ham.
Wi-Fi is available at West Ham.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at West Ham: Parking.
Available at West Ham: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at West Ham: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This station has step-free access via lifts to all platforms, Accessible taxis: Contact taxi operator directly, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Limehouse is 5 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
Limehouse has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Limehouse.
Wi-Fi is available at Limehouse.
Ticket office support is available at Limehouse. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 03457 44 44 22, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Limehouse: Parking.
Available at Limehouse: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Limehouse: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: A lift is available to platform 2 (trains towards Southend). Step free access to platform 1 (towards Fenchurch Street), is via the Docklands Light Railway and connecting bridge, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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