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Southend Central to Grays train route details
First train
04:40
Last train
23:36
Journey time
34m
Distance
18 miles
Price
QAR 31.63*
What are the next train times from Southend Central to Grays?
Discover all upcoming Southend Central to Grays services running today, including departure and arrival times, direct or connecting options, journey duration, and the operator running your route — everything you need to catch the train with confidence
| Departs | Arrives | Operator | Find Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
21:12 Southend Central | 21:47 Grays |  | Find Tickets |
21:42 Southend Central | 22:17 Grays | | Find Tickets |
22:12 Southend Central | 22:47 Grays | | Find Tickets |
22:42 Southend Central | 23:17 Grays | | Find Tickets |
23:12 Southend Central | 23:47 Grays | | Find Tickets |
23:36 Southend Central | 00:46 +1Paris | | Find Tickets |
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Which train ticket types are available for this route?
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