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London to Southend Central train prices and times

Planning a journey from London to Southend Central? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as £8.00, with average prices for this route around £10.80. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Thu, May 22
From £8.00
Fri, May 23
From £12.40
Sat, May 24
From £10.80
Sun, May 25
From £10.10
Mon, May 26
From £9.00
Tue, May 27
From £10.10
Wed, May 28

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Departs	Arrives	Duration	Find Tickets
00:15 London Liverpool Street	01:38 Southend Central	1h 23m, Direct	Find Tickets
00:50 London Liverpool Street	02:13 Southend Central	1h 23m, Direct	Find Tickets
05:00 London Fenchurch Street	05:54 Southend Central	54m, Direct	Find Tickets
05:07 London Fenchurch Street	06:20 Southend Central	1h 13m, Direct	Find Tickets
05:30 London Fenchurch Street	06:25 Southend Central	55m, Direct	Find Tickets
05:36 London Liverpool Street	06:52 Paris	1h 16m, Direct	Find Tickets View More Trains

London to Southend Central train route details

First train

00:15

Last train

23:59

Departure station

London

Arrival station

Southend Central

Journey time

51m

Distance

37 miles

Price

£8.00*

Train Operators

c2c, Greater Anglia

How to book cheap train tickets from London to Southend Central

Season Tickets for frequent travels

For frequent travellers between London and Southend Central, 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

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from London to Southend Central can result in significant cost savings.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from London to Southend Central for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16-25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from London to Southend Central, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Did you know that purchasing Advance Tickets can significantly reduce your travel expenses? On average, these tickets can save you an impressive 61% on fares. The best part is that the earlier you book (ideally up to 12 weeks in advance), the greater the savings!

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 Central train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with its own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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London to Southend Central train prices and times

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