How to get to Southend East (SOE) Train Station

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station information and facilities

Southend East

Amenities at train station
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DiningDining
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Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Information DeskInformation Desk
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Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 18:00 Saturday 06:30 - 15:30 Sunday 08:00 - 15:15
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Distance to city center
1 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: No
  • Step free access note: Step free access is only available from Ambleside Drive to platform 1 (London bound)
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: Platform 1. This can be accessed using a radar key.
  • Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Outside ticket office on platform 1 and at Riviera Drive entrance
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
  • Helpline Contact: 03457 44 44 22
  • Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Southend East
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stops on Southchurch Road, Bus Stop A (Towards Southend and London), Bus Stop B (Towards Shoeburyness)
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FAQ: Travel from Southend East (SOE)

Everything you need to know about Southend East (SOE): From location, transport connections, and amenities to safety, schedules, and nearby attractions—your complete guide to navigating the station with ease.

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At Southend East station, staff help is available for passengers with reduced mobility.
Southend East station is conveniently located near major attractions like Southend Pier, Adventure Island, and the Southend Marine Activities Centre, offering a variety of leisure and entertainment options.
Southend East does not have a car rental service available.
The city center is approximately 1.188 km from Southend East station.
To get to the city center from Southend East, you can use public transport by taking a bus from Bus Stop A on Southchurch Road, heading towards Southend and London, or opt for a taxi, as taxi services are available at the station.
Arriving at Southend East station at least 15-20 minutes before your scheduled departure is generally advisable to allow time for finding your platform and any potential queues.
Southend East is located at Southend East station, Ambleside Drive, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 2UP.
Yes, parking is available at Southend East, specifically at the Station Car Park.
Train ticket prices from Southend East to the closest airport, which is London Southend Airport, vary depending on the time of booking and travel. Typically, they are relatively affordable, but checking recent schedules and fares is advisable for exact pricing.
Southend East provides access to rail replacement services with Bus Stop A toward Southend and London, and Bus Stop B toward Shoeburyness, located on Southchurch Road.
While specific safety data for Southend East station during early morning or late evening is not detailed, general travel advice suggests staying alert and using well-lit areas when traveling at these times.
Security and ticket checks are typically part of the standard procedures at stations like Southend East to ensure passenger safety and ticket compliance.
Toilets are available at Southend East on Platform 1, and the National key toilets are also located on Platform 1, operated by a RADAR key.

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