The cheapest and fastest trains from London to London Southend Airport
Cheapest price
$20
Average price
$20
Fastest journey
50 m
Average duration
50 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
57 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to London Southend Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to London Southend Airport will cost around $20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $20.
Of the 3 trains that leave London for London Southend Airport on Mon, Jun 22, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 22 the direct trains cover the 57 km distance in an average of 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 50 m .
On Mon, Jun 22 the slowest trains will take 50 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.
9:33 AM0h50London10:23 AMLondon Southend Airport$201One-way0 transfers
7:33 AM0h50London8:23 AMLondon Southend Airport$201One-way0 transfers
8:33 AM0h50London9:23 AMLondon Southend Airport$201One-way0 transfers
9:33 AM0h50London10:23 AMLondon Southend Airport$201One-way0 transfers
8:33 AM0h50London9:23 AMLondon Southend Airport$201One-way0 transfers
7:33 AM0h50London8:23 AMLondon Southend Airport$201One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for London to London Southend Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to London Southend Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $13, and a bus costs an average of $20.
Distance: 35 miles (57 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$20 Average price Cheapest | $20 Average price | $33 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 23m Average total duration Fastest 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 26m Average total duration 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from London to London Southend Airport:
A train is $0.21 (€0.17) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to London Southend Airport costing on average $20 (€16).
Other travel options to London Southend Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 56m.
The journey is about 31m faster (53m by train vs 1h 24m by car) and roughly $13 (€11) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($20 (€16) vs $33 (€27)). 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 Greater Anglia.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
London to London Southend Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for London to London Southend Airport trains for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P76676 | On time 8:10 AM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h05 | 9:15 AM Southend Airport (SIA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P76679 | On time 8:46 AM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h59 | 9:45 AM Southend Airport (SIA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P76682 | On time 9:15 AM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h00 | 10:15 AM Southend Airport (SIA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P76689 | On time 9:53 AM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h52 | 10:45 AM Southend Airport (SIA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P76692 | On time 10:23 AM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h52 | 11:15 AM Southend Airport (SIA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P76698 | On time 10:53 AM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h52 | 11:45 AM Southend Airport (SIA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London to London Southend Airport
Trains from London to London Southend Airport run on average 11 times per day, taking around 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $13 (€11) if you book in advance.
There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:35, the last at 22:45. The fastest train covers the 35 miles (57 km) distance in 50m.
Distance 35 miles (57 km) |
Average train duration 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€11) |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 50m |
First train 4:35 AM |
Last train 10:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Train companies: Greater Anglia from London to London Southend Airport trainsGreater Anglia trains will get you between London and London Southend Airport from $13 (€11). 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 London to London Southend Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to London Southend Airport 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 Southend Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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