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Upminster to Southend Central train prices and times

Looking to travel from Upminster to Southend Central? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as £7.40, with average prices for this route around £7.90.

To get the best deals, we' d recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

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Departs	Arrives	Duration	Find Tickets
00:01 Upminster	00:33 Southend Central	32m, Direct	Find Tickets
00:27 Upminster	01:01 Southend Central	34m, Direct	Find Tickets
00:57 Upminster	01:29 Southend Central	32m, Direct	Find Tickets
05:00 Upminster	05:51 Southend Central	51m, Direct	Find Tickets
05:22 Upminster	05:54 Southend Central	32m, Direct	Find Tickets
05:30 Upminster	06:20 Paris	50m, Direct	Find Tickets View More Trains

Upminster to Southend Central train route details

First train

00:01

Last train

23:56

Departure station

Upminster

Arrival station

Southend Central

Journey time

28m

Distance

20 miles

Price

£7.40*

Train Operators

c2c

How to book cheap train tickets from Upminster to Southend Central

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 Upminster 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 Upminster 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 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 Upminster to Southend Central, 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 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 Upminster to Southend Central 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.

Upminster to Southend Central train ticket types

Save money on your trip from Upminster to Southend Central with suitable train tickets. It's a great way to spend less!

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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Generally the most cost-effective option, these tickets can be purchased up to 12 weeks in advance of the travel date.
Season train tickets
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It’s a type of train ticket that allows unlimited travel within two stations for a week, a month, or a year. What’s more, it 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%.

Trains from Upminster to Southend Central from £7.40

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Upminster to Southend Central train prices and times

Upminster to Southend Central train route details