The cheapest and fastest trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Southend Airport (SIA)
Cheapest price
£25
Average price
£34
Fastest journey
1 h 57 m
Average duration
2 h
Trains per day
6
Distance
76 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Southend Airport (SIA) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Southend Airport (SIA) will cost around £34 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £25.
To travel from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Southend Airport (SIA) you need to make at least 2 changes.
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P47241Travel Information
Compare train for Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Southend Airport (SIA)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Southend Airport (SIA) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £35. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £35, and a train costs an average of £35.
Distance: 76 km
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Live departures
Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Southend Airport (SIA) train times
The table below shows live departures for Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Southend Airport (SIA) trains for today, Wednesday 14 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W59500+ G24389+ P47213 | On time 06:06 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h57 | 08:03 Southend Airport (SIA) | 2 changes | |
G83647+ G24422+ P47215 | On time 06:19 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h07 | 08:26 Southend Airport (SIA) | 2 changes | |
G84443+ Tube from London Bridge to Stratford (London)+ P48707 | On time 06:46 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h00 | 08:46 Southend Airport (SIA) | 2 changes | |
G84447+ G24486+ P47224 | On time 07:16 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h49 | 09:05 Southend Airport (SIA) | 2 changes | |
W57815+ G24519+ P47226 | On time 07:36 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h49 | 09:25 Southend Airport (SIA) | 2 changes | |
G84451+ Tube from London Bridge to Stratford (London)+ P48723 | On time 07:46 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h59 | 09:45 Southend Airport (SIA) | 2 changes | |
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![]() | 04:57 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h06 | 07:03 Southend Airport (SIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 05:19 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h07 | 07:26 Southend Airport (SIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Southend Airport (SIA)
Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Southend Airport (SIA) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £35 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:21, the last at 22:06. The fastest train covers the 76 km distance in 1h 49m.
Distance 76 km |
Average train duration 1h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price £35 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 1h 49m |
First train 04:21 |
Last train 22:06 |
Train companies: Abellio Greater Anglia, Thameslink from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Southend Airport (SIA) trainsAbellio Greater Anglia, Thameslink trains will get you between Gatwick Airport (GTW) and Southend Airport (SIA) from £35. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Southend Airport (SIA) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Southend Airport (SIA) 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 Southend Airport (SIA), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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