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Compare train and coach for Leigh-on-Sea to Southend-on-Sea
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leigh-on-Sea to Southend-on-Sea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £3, and a train costs an average of £3.
Distance: 5 km
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Leigh-on-Sea to Southend-on-Sea train times
Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 04:05
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 07:17 Leigh-on-Sea | 0h07 | 07:24 Southend-on-Sea | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Leigh-on-Sea to Southend-on-Sea
Trains from Leigh-on-Sea to Southend-on-Sea run on average 6 times per day, taking around 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £3 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 5 km |
Average train duration 7m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 7m |
First train 00:02 |
Last train 23:55 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: c2c from Leigh-on-Sea to Southend-on-Sea trainsc2c trains will get you between Leigh-on-Sea and Southend-on-Sea from £3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
c2c
About
c2c is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Fenchurch Street to destinations in East London and Essex, including Southend, Basildon, and Grays. c2c offers a range of train types, including the Class 357 Electrostar, Class 312 Electrostar, and Class 315 Electrostar. These trains are modern and comfortable, with air conditioning, power sockets, and free Wi-Fi. c2c also offers a range of ticket types, including Anytime, Off-Peak, and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include a café bar, toilets, and luggage storage. The most popular routes for c2c are London Fenchurch Street to Southend Central, London Fenchurch Street to Basildon, and London Fenchurch Street to Grays.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
7m
Cheapest Price
£2
c2c frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas between seats
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to ticket type conditions
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled trains
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Bar/bistro service available on most trains offering snacks, drinks, and light meals
Seat reservation
Seat reservations mandatory and included in ticket price for high-speed trains, optional for regional trains
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and assistance available for passengers with reduced mobility
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require paid ticket and muzzle, service animals free
Quiet zone
FAQs: Leigh-on-Sea to Southend-on-Sea train
FAQs: Travel by train from Leigh-on-Sea to Southend-on-Sea easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Leigh-on-Sea to Southend-on-Sea.

The train distance from Leigh-on-Sea to Southend-on-Sea is 5 km.
Booking trains from Leigh-on-Sea to Southend-on-Sea in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
Yes, there is a direct train between Leigh-on-Sea and Southend-on-Sea. The service operates 6 times per day, provided by c2c.
The train journey from Leigh-on-Sea to Southend-on-Sea covers a distance of 5 km and takes approximately 7m. Trains run 6 per day.
The first train from Leigh-on-Sea to Southend-on-Sea leaves at 0:02.
The cost of a train ticket from Leigh-on-Sea to Southend-on-Sea can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £3, while the average price tends to be around £3.
The cheapest way to get from Leigh-on-Sea to Southend-on-Sea is by train, costing approximately £3.
The train station in Leigh-on-Sea that goes to Southend-on-Sea is Leigh-on-Sea station (LES), and it arrives at Southend Central (SOC).
The last train from Leigh-on-Sea to Southend-on-Sea departs at 23:55.
To get from Leigh-on-Sea to Southend-on-Sea, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
Trains from Leigh-on-Sea to Southend-on-Sea run approximately 6 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Leigh-on-Sea to Southend-on-Sea.
There is no night train service from Leigh-on-Sea to Southend-on-Sea.
Yes, you can take the train from Leigh-on-Sea to Southend-on-Sea.
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Important Stations and Airports in Leigh-on-Sea and Southend-on-Sea
Leigh-on-Sea
Southend-on-Sea
The major train station for departures in Leigh-on-Sea is Leigh-on-Sea. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Leigh-on-Sea for your trip from Leigh-on-Sea to Southend-on-Sea.
Amenities at train station
information
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 20:00 Saturday 06:15 - 20:00 Sunday 07:15 - 19:30
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Lifts are available to all platforms
- 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: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platforms 1 & 2. The National key toilet is located on the Main Concourse beside the Ticket Office; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Toilet is on main concourse beside the ticket office. This can be accessed using a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: In drop off car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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 Leigh-on-Sea
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stops outside station entrance at Bus stop B
The major train station for arrivals in Southend-on-Sea is Chalkwell. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Chalkwell for your journey to Southend-on-Sea from Leigh-on-Sea.
Amenities at train station
information
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 19:45 Saturday 06:40 - 16:15 Sunday 07:45 - 15:30
Distance to city center
3 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step free access is not available to either platform at this station
- Accessible public telephones: No
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: No
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: Toilets are located on Platforms 1&2. Access to the National key toilets must be requested at the Ticket Office window.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Ladies toilets
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Outside station entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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 Chalkwell
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement buses will call at the station entrance at stop A and B.
Amenities at train station
information
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 18:45 Saturday 06:30 - 21:00 Sunday 07:30 - 19:00
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- 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: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Platforms 3 & 4 Concourse. The National key toilets are located on the Platforms 3/4 Concourse; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platforms 3/4 concourse. This can be accessed using a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Outside platforms 1/2 & on platform 3/4 concourse
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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 Central
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stops on Clifftown Road near The Last Public House
Amenities at train station
information
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 18:00 Saturday 06:30 - 15:30 Sunday 08:00 - 15:15
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
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
- 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
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Outside ticket office on platform 1 and at Riviera Drive entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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)
Amenities at train station
information
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 17:15 Saturday 07:00 - 15:45 Sunday 08:00 - 15:45
Distance to city center
3 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: There are no lifts at the station, but step free access is available to both platforms from street level
- 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: Yes
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: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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 Thorpe Bay
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stops at the front of the station on Acacia Drive
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