How to travel from London to Southend-on-Sea

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Compare train for London to Southend-on-Sea

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Southend-on-Sea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 29m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $18, while a train costs an average of $18.

Distance: 36 miles (58 km)

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How to get from London to Southend-on-Sea by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from London to Southend-on-Sea is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Greater AngliaP66759
    9:33 AM0h59
    London Liverpool Street (LST)
    10:32 AMSouthend Victoria (SOV)
    $61One-way
    0 transfers

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  • Greater AngliaP66759
    9:33 AM0h59
    London Liverpool Street (LST)
    10:32 AMSouthend Victoria (SOV)
    $61One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • c2cY64657
    12:04 AM0h54
    London Fenchurch Street (FST)
    12:58 AMSouthend Central (SOC)
    $171One-way
    0 transfers

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  • Greater AngliaP76719
    9:13 AM1h02
    London Liverpool Street (LST)
    10:15 AMSouthend Victoria (SOV)
    $61One-way
    0 transfers
  • Greater AngliaP76732
    9:50 AM1h02
    London Liverpool Street (LST)
    10:52 AMSouthend Victoria (SOV)
    $61One-way
    0 transfers
  • Greater AngliaP76741
    10:13 AM1h02
    London Liverpool Street (LST)
    11:15 AMSouthend Victoria (SOV)
    $61One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from London to Southend-on-Sea

Travel to Southend-on-Sea easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Southend-on-Sea.

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You can travel between London and Southend-on-Sea by train.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Southend-on-Sea is a train with an average price of $18 (€14).
The fastest way to travel from London to Southend-on-Sea is by train with an average journey time of 1h 29m.

Other travel options to Southend-on-Sea take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 15m.

The distance from London to Southend-on-Sea is approximately 36 miles (58 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Southend-on-Sea is:
  • Around 11 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Southend-on-Sea as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Southend-on-Sea:
  • Trains mostly depart from London Liverpool Street (LST) and arrive in Southend Central (SOC).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Southend-on-Sea, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with c2c, Greater Anglia to go to Southend-on-Sea by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from London to Southend-on-Sea:
  • 11 direct trains per day with c2c, Greater Anglia.
Omio customers who travel from London to Southend-on-Sea often also extend their vacation to go to Stratford, Manchester, Ilford, Croydon, Stansted Mountfitchet. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Southend-on-Sea and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Southend-on-Sea to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Two to three days in Southend-on-Sea can allow you to explore its key attractions, including Adventure Island, Southend Pier, and the Sea Life Adventure Aquarium.
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