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Southend East to Canterbury train prices and times

Planning a journey from Southend East to Canterbury? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as €57.69, with average prices for this route around €63.31. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departs	Arrives	Duration	Find Tickets
05:19 Southend East	07:39 Canterbury West	2h 20m, No direct	Find Tickets
05:50 Southend East	08:17 Canterbury West	2h 27m, No direct	Find Tickets
06:17 Southend East	08:34 Canterbury West	2h 17m, No direct	Find Tickets
06:46 Southend East	09:18 Canterbury West	2h 32m, No direct	Find Tickets
07:33 Southend East	09:34 Canterbury West	2h 1m, No direct	Find Tickets
07:52 Southend East	10:21 Paris	2h 29m, No direct	Find Tickets View More Trains

Southend East to Canterbury train route details

First train

05:19

Last train

22:33

Departure station

Southend East

Arrival station

Canterbury

Journey time

2h 1m

Distance

24 miles

Price

€57.69*

Train Operators

Southeastern, c2c

How to book cheap train tickets from Southend East to Canterbury

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 Southend East to Canterbury 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 Southend East to Canterbury 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 Southend East to Canterbury, 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%

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 Southend East to Canterbury 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 travelling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make travelling from Southend East to Canterbury more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Southend East to Canterbury 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
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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
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This ticket includes both the outbound and return journeys, saving you the time and hassle of purchasing separate tickets. With just one ticket, you can travel smoothly along the same route.
Advance train tickets
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Typically, the most cost-effective option for train travel. They are usually available for purchase 12 weeks before the travel date.
Season train tickets
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These allow unlimited travel between two stations and can save you over 1/3 on train fares.

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