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Find the best prices from London to Southend
Here are this week's cheapest tickets from London to Southend, along with train details. Our users discover these prices, which are updated daily. Given the frequent price changes, please refer to the latest update.
*Price changes due to the real-time price fluctuations, please refer to the latest price.
London to Southend train prices and times
Looking to travel from London to Southend? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as 24.36 AZN, with average prices for this route around 29.07 AZN.
To get the best deals, we' d recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.
| Departs | Arrives | Operator | Find Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
16:00 London Fenchurch Street | 16:56 Southend Central |  | Find Tickets |
16:07 London Fenchurch Street | 17:06 Southend Central | | Find Tickets |
16:08 London Liverpool Street | 17:10 Southend Victoria |  | Find Tickets |
16:16 London Fenchurch Street | 17:13 Southend Central | | Find Tickets |
16:22 London Liverpool Street | 17:24 Southend Victoria | | Find Tickets |
16:28 London Fenchurch Street | 17:25 Paris | | Find Tickets |
London to Southend train route details
First train
00:17
Last train
23:45
Journey time
53m
Distance
37 miles
Price
24.36 AZN*
How to book cheap train tickets from London to Southend
Season Tickets for frequent travels
For frequent travellers between London and Southend, consider a Season Ticket, providing unlimited travel between specified stations for different durations, such as weekly, monthly, annually, or flexi. Alongside substantial savings, enjoy the convenience of not having to buy a ticket for each journey.
Network Railcard for Southeast England
By purchasing a Network Railcard for only £30 per year, unlock incredible savings of up to 1/3 on every ticket for your travels within London and the South East. With this Railcard in hand, you can enjoy reduced costs on various ticket types, including Standard or Super Off-Peak Tickets.
Travelling in off-peak train times
We recommend buying train tickets from London to Southend during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.
Using the Railcard for 1/3 off
With a Railcard, you can save up to 1/3 on most rail fares. There are different types of Railcards available, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard, each catering to specific groups of travellers. You can discover more about Railcards here.
Split Tickets for greater savings
Another option to consider is splitting your tickets to save more on fares. Instead of purchasing a direct ticket from London to Southend, you can split the route into two legs: A to C and C to B. This is often cheaper than purchasing a direct ticket, and you usually won’t need to change trains or seats.
Book in advance to save an average of 61%
Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from London to Southend ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.
Group travels to save 1/3
If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.
London to Southend train ticket types
There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:
Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak tickets
Off-Peak tickets are cheaper and more flexible, allowing for travel during less busy times. Super Off-Peak tickets are even cheaper and are perfect for less conventional schedules.
Return train tickets
Valid for both an outward and return journey from the same destination on your chosen route.
Advance train tickets
Generally the most cost-effective option, these tickets can be purchased up to 12 weeks in advance of the travel date.
Season train tickets
Season tickets allow unlimited travel between two stations and can save you more than 1/3 on train fares.
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*Based on Trip.com ticket data from 2023, Split Tickets provided notably lower prices compared to full-price tickets.