The cheapest and fastest trains from London to London Southend Airport
Cheapest price
£16
Average price
£23
Fastest journey
52 m
Average duration
55 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
57 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to London Southend Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to London Southend Airport will cost around £23 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £16.
Of the 4 trains that leave London for London Southend Airport every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 57 km distance in an average of 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 52 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 3 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.








Live departures
London to London Southend Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for London to London Southend Airport trains for tomorrow, Friday 6 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 07:12 London | 0h53 | 08:05 London Southend Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:33 London | 0h52 | 08:25 London Southend Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:50 London | 0h53 | 09:43 London Southend Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:33 London | 1h03 | 10:36 London Southend Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London to London Southend Airport
Trains from London to London Southend Airport run on average 10 times per day, taking around 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 if you book in advance.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:12, the last at 17:07. The fastest train covers the 57 km distance in 50m.
Distance 57 km |
Average train duration 53m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 50m |
First train 07:12 |
Last train 17:07 |
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FAQs: London to London Southend Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to London Southend Airport 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 Southend Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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