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Southend-on-Sea to London train prices and times
Planning a journey from Southend-on-Sea to London? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as £6.00, 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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Departs | Arrives | Duration | Operator | Find Tickets |
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04:00 Southend Victoria | 05:07 London Liverpool Street | 1h 7m, Direct | ![]() | Find Tickets |
04:11 Southend Central | 05:23 London Fenchurch Street | 1h 12m, Direct | ![]() | Find Tickets |
04:24 Southend Central | 05:20 London Fenchurch Street | 56m, Direct | ![]() | Find Tickets |
04:30 Southend Victoria | 05:34 London Liverpool Street | 1h 4m, Direct | ![]() | Find Tickets |
04:40 Southend Central | 05:53 London Fenchurch Street | 1h 13m, Direct | ![]() | Find Tickets |
05:08 Southend Central | 06:04 Paris | 56m, Direct | ![]() | Find Tickets View More Trains |
Southend-on-Sea to London train route details

First train
04:00

Last train
23:43

Journey time
47m

Distance
37 miles

Price
£6.00*
How to book cheap train tickets from Southend-on-Sea to London

Season Tickets for frequent travels
Are you frequently traveling between Southend-on-Sea and London on a weekly, monthly, or annual basis? Season Tickets provide unlimited travel during specific times, allowing you to freely hop on and off trains between two stations without worrying about individual ticket bookings, and offering significant savings in the process.

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 Southend-on-Sea to London 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-on-Sea to London 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 involves buying separate, cheaper tickets for different parts of your journey on the same train instead of just one ticket for the entire trip. For instance, if you're travelling from Southend-on-Sea to London, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket. This method is perfectly legal and often doesn’t require leaving your seat.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%
Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Southend-on-Sea to London ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Group travels to save 1/3
If you are travelling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making travelling from Southend-on-Sea to London more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.
Southend-on-Sea to London 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:
Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak train tickets
Off-peak tickets are cheaper and offer more flexibility for travel during less busy times. Super Off-Peak tickets are even cheaper and suitable for unconventional schedules.Return train tickets
These are valid for both the outward and return journey from the same destination on your chosen route.
Advance train tickets
As one of the most cost-effective ticket options available, purchasing up to 12 weeks in advance can save you a considerable amount of money.
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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*After comparing the full year of 2023 for Split tickets and full-price tickets on Trip.com, the average savings rate for Split tickets is 30%.