The cheapest and fastest trains from Luton to Southend-on-Sea
Cheapest price
$50
Average price
$50
Fastest journey
2 h
Average duration
2 h 4 m
Trains per day
11
Distance
87 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Luton to Southend-on-Sea is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Luton to Southend-on-Sea will cost around $50 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $50.
It's difficult to get from Luton to Southend-on-Sea without transferring at least 2 times.
Y64226+
P85902+
C04212+
Metro from Stratford International to West Ham8:25 AM2h05Luton station (LUT)10:30 AMSouthend Central (SOC)$501One-way3 transfers
Y64092+
W32958+
Tube from Farringdon to London Fenchurch Street8:27 AM2h13Luton station (LUT)10:40 AMSouthend Central (SOC)$501One-way2 transfers
Y64227+
W45520+
Tube from Farringdon to London Fenchurch Street8:43 AM2h15Luton station (LUT)10:58 AMSouthend Central (SOC)$501One-way2 transfers
Y64227+
C04215+
P85643+
Metro from Stratford International to West Ham8:55 AM2h03Luton station (LUT)10:58 AMSouthend Central (SOC)$501One-way3 transfers
Y64226+
W45524+
Tube from Farringdon to London Fenchurch Street8:13 AM2h17Luton station (LUT)10:30 AMSouthend Central (SOC)$501One-way2 transfers
W45523+
C38179+
P767409:13 AM2h00Luton station (LUT)11:13 AMSouthend Victoria (SOV)$501One-way2 transfers
P66758+
C38130+
W329588:27 AM2h03Luton station (LUT)10:30 AMSouthend Victoria (SOV)$501One-way2 transfers
Y64227+
C04215+
P85643+
Metro from Stratford International to West Ham8:55 AM2h03Luton station (LUT)10:58 AMSouthend Central (SOC)$501One-way3 transfers
Y64226+
P85902+
C04212+
Metro from Stratford International to West Ham8:25 AM2h05Luton station (LUT)10:30 AMSouthend Central (SOC)$501One-way3 transfers
W45520+
C38144+
P767308:43 AM2h07Luton station (LUT)10:50 AMSouthend Victoria (SOV)$501One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Luton to Southend-on-Sea
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Luton to Southend-on-Sea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 47m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $28, and a train costs an average of $28.
Distance: 54 miles (87 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$46 Average price Cheapest | $24 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Southend-on-Sea take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 57m.
Tickets start at around $46 (€37) compared to roughly $24 (€20) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-21.28 (€-17.43). The journey takes 1h 47m versus 1h 29m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Luton to Southend-on-Sea train times
The table below shows live departures for Luton to Southend-on-Sea trains for tomorrow, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P76718+ C38102+ C10082 | 8:01 AM Luton station (LUT) | 2h13 | 10:14 AM Southend Victoria (SOV) | 2 transfers | |
Y64226+ W45524+ Tube from Farringdon to London Fenchurch Street | 8:13 AM Luton station (LUT) | 2h17 | 10:30 AM Southend Central (SOC) | 2 transfers | |
Y64226+ C04212+ P85902+ Metro from Stratford International to West Ham | 8:25 AM Luton station (LUT) | 2h05 | 10:30 AM Southend Central (SOC) | 3 transfers | |
P66758+ W32958+ C38130 | 8:27 AM Luton station (LUT) | 2h03 | 10:30 AM Southend Victoria (SOV) | 2 transfers | |
Y64092+ W32958+ Tube from Farringdon to London Fenchurch Street | 8:27 AM Luton station (LUT) | 2h13 | 10:40 AM Southend Central (SOC) | 2 transfers | |
Y64227+ W45520+ Tube from Farringdon to London Fenchurch Street | 8:43 AM Luton station (LUT) | 2h15 | 10:58 AM Southend Central (SOC) | 2 transfers | |
W45520+ C38144+ P76730 | 8:43 AM Luton station (LUT) | 2h07 | 10:50 AM Southend Victoria (SOV) | 2 transfers | |
C04215+ Y64227+ Metro from Stratford International to West Ham+ P85643 | 8:55 AM Luton station (LUT) | 2h03 | 10:58 AM Southend Central (SOC) | 3 transfers | |
W32951+ Y64094+ Tube from Farringdon to London Fenchurch Street | 8:59 AM Luton station (LUT) | 2h11 | 11:10 AM Southend Central (SOC) | 2 transfers | |
P76740+ C38179+ W45523 | 9:13 AM Luton station (LUT) | 2h00 | 11:13 AM Southend Victoria (SOV) | 2 transfers | |
Y64228+ W45523+ Tube from Farringdon to London Fenchurch Street | 9:13 AM Luton station (LUT) | 2h15 | 11:28 AM Southend Central (SOC) | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Luton to Southend-on-Sea
Trains from Luton to Southend-on-Sea run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $28 (€23) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:40, the last at 23:38. The fastest train covers the 54 miles (87 km) distance in 2h 2m.
Distance 54 miles (87 km) |
Average train duration 1h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $28 (€23) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 2h 2m |
First train 12:40 AM |
Last train 11:38 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 2 days |
Train companies: Greater Anglia, c2c from Luton to Southend-on-Sea trainsGreater Anglia, c2c trains will get you between Luton and Southend-on-Sea from $28 (€23). 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 Luton to Southend-on-Sea
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Luton to Southend-on-Sea 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-on-Sea, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Luton to Southend-on-Sea
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 21:45 Saturday 05:45 - 22:00 Sunday 06:45 - 21:45
- Car Park: Station Road Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B3 station: Step free access via lift to platform 5 only (some trains to Bedford/ the East Midlands) only. Steps to all other platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: There are heated waiting areas on platforms 1 to 4
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front and rear entrances
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 00:30 Saturday 06:30 - 00:00 Sunday 07:30 - 00:00
- Type of shops available: Coffee shops
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms via lifts. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: There is a heated waiting area on platforms 2 and 3 and also adjacent to platform 4
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front of station and Kimpton Road
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:30 Saturday 06:00 - 19:20 Sunday 07:45 - 17:45
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B3 station. Step free access to southbound platform 1 and northbound platform 4 (via a separate entrance). No step free access to northbound platform 2 or southbound platform 3. Most services call at platforms 1 and 2. The assistance meeting point is Platform 4 next to ticket office
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 4
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 18:45 Saturday 06:30 - 21:00 Sunday 07:30 - 19:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Platforms 3 & 4 Concourse. The National key toilets are located on the Platforms 3/4 Concourse; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platforms 3/4 concourse. This can be accessed using a radar key
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Outside platforms 1/2 & on platform 3/4 concourse
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03457 44 44 22
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stops on Clifftown Road near The Last Public House
- 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
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 19:45 Saturday 06:40 - 16:15 Sunday 07:45 - 15:30
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step free access is not available to either platform at this station
- Accessible public telephones: No
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: No
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Toilets are located on Platforms 1&2. Access to the National key toilets must be requested at the Ticket Office window
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Ladies toilets
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Outside station entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03457 44 44 22
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement buses will call at the station entrance at stop A and B.
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