The cheapest and fastest trains from Canvey Island to London
Cheapest price
£14
Average price
£14
Fastest journey
39 m
Average duration
40 m
Trains per day
31
Distance
49 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Canvey Island to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Canvey Island to London will cost around £14 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £14.
Of the 31 trains that leave Canvey Island for London every day 31 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 49 km distance in an average of 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 39 m .
The slowest trains will take 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
17:470h45Benfleet18:32London£141One-way0 changes
18:050h43Benfleet18:48London£141One-way0 changes
18:200h44Benfleet19:04London£141One-way0 changes
18:350h44Benfleet19:19London£141One-way0 changes
18:500h45Benfleet19:35London£141One-way0 changes
19:350h39Benfleet20:14London£141One-way0 changes
19:080h40Benfleet19:48London£141One-way0 changes
20:320h40Benfleet21:12London£141One-way0 changes
21:020h40Benfleet21:42London£141One-way0 changes
21:320h40Benfleet22:12London£141One-way0 changes
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Canvey Island to London
Trains from Canvey Island to London run on average 18 times per day, taking around 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 18 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:20, the last at 23:44. The fastest train covers the 49 km distance in 40m.
Distance 49 km |
Average train duration 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 18 |
Direct trains 18 |
Fastest train 40m |
First train 7:20 |
Last train 23:44 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Best time to book 3 days |
Train companies: c2c from Canvey Island to London trainsc2c trains will get you between Canvey Island and London from £9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Trains from Canvey Island to London
Trains from Canvey Island to London leave from Benfleet Station, the nearest stop to the island. C2C operates frequent direct services, with the first departure at 4:36 a.m. There are at least four trains an hour for most of the day until the final service leaves Benfleet just before midnight. Journey times range from 40 minutes to one hour. Sunday services are slightly reduced, with a later first train and earlier final departure. Benfleet station is on the northern side of the creek from Canvey Island, connected by frequent local buses. Trains from Canvey Island to London arrive at Fenchurch Street Station, east of the city centre.
FAQs: Canvey Island to London train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Canvey Island to London by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Canvey Island and London
Most Canvey Island to London trains use the Benfleet to London Fenchurch Street station pair, with some services arriving at Seven Sisters. Use this guide to compare Canvey Island and London train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which London station do trains from Canvey Island arrive at?
Getting to London Fenchurch Street from London city centre
London Fenchurch Street is 3 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Fenchurch Street train station facilities and services
London Fenchurch Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at London Fenchurch Street.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at London Fenchurch Street. ATMs are available at London Fenchurch Street.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at London Fenchurch Street. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point, Helpline Contact: 03457 44 44 22, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London Fenchurch Street: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London Fenchurch Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London Fenchurch Street: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: The main entrance is the only entrance that has step free access. There is a lift to take you from the entrance to the station concourse and platform levels. Please note there is no step free access from the Coopers Road entrance to the station, Accessible public telephones: Located on main concourse, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available from the taxi rank outside the main station entrance on Fenchurch Street, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs are always available from Main station reception or from any member of station staff, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to South Tottenham from London city centre
South Tottenham is 2 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
South Tottenham train station facilities and services
South Tottenham has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at South Tottenham.
Tickets and information
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point, Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at South Tottenham: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at South Tottenham: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at South Tottenham: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Lift access to both platforms, Accessible taxis: contact taxi operator directly, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to London Liverpool Street from London city centre
London Liverpool Street is 3 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Liverpool Street train station facilities and services
London Liverpool Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at London Liverpool Street.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at London Liverpool Street. ATMs are available at London Liverpool Street.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at London Liverpool Street. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London Liverpool Street: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London Liverpool Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London Liverpool Street: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: All the platforms are on the same level. There are lifts and escalators available to get to the Liverpool Street bus station and shops, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available at the taxi rank along platform 10 (during station opening hours) and outside the station entrance (during station closing hours), Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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