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Southend Central Museum and Planetarium
Museum beside Prittlewell Priory covering local archaeology, social history and natural history. A strong introduction to Southend and Essex.
Cheapest price on 20 Oct
£40
Average ticket price on 20 Oct
£55
Fastest journey on 20 Oct
2 h 32 m
Average journey duration on 20 Oct
2 h 38 m
Trains on 20 Oct
10
Distance
138 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Oxford to Southend-on-Sea is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Oxford to Southend-on-Sea will cost around £55 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £40.
To travel from Oxford to Southend-on-Sea you need to make at least 2 changes.
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Tube from Whitechapel to London Fenchurch Street+
Y64228
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C37849+
P76749
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Tube from Whitechapel to London Fenchurch Street+
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P01759Trains from Oxford to Southend-on-Sea run on average 13 times per day, taking around 2h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £38 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:11, the last at 22:43. The fastest train covers the 138 km distance in 1h 53m.
Distance 138 km |
Average train duration 2h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £38 |
Trains per day 13 |
Fastest train 1h 53m |
First train 0:11 |
Last train 22:43 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 14 days |
The table below shows live departures for Oxford to Southend-on-Sea trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 20 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G15035+ Y64094+ C38160+ G00997 | 8:16 Oxford station (OXF) | 2h54 | 11:10 Southend Central (SOC) | 4 changes | |
Y41831 · G14897+ P76740+ C38179 | 8:27 Oxford station (OXF) | 2h46 | 11:13 Southend Victoria (SOV) | 3 changes | |
W35358+ P66766+ C38186 | 8:47 Oxford station (OXF) | 2h43 | 11:30 Southend Victoria (SOV) | 2 changes | |
W35358+ C38186+ Y64228+ Tube from Whitechapel to London Fenchurch Street | 8:47 Oxford station (OXF) | 2h41 | 11:28 Southend Central (SOC) | 3 changes | |
P76749+ W34863+ C37388 | 9:00 Oxford station (OXF) | 2h50 | 11:50 Southend Victoria (SOV) | 2 changes | |
W34863+ C37388+ Y64096 | 9:00 Oxford station (OXF) | 2h40 | 11:40 Southend Central (SOC) | 2 changes | |
G15041+ C37849+ P76749+ G01000 | 9:18 Oxford station (OXF) | 2h32 | 11:50 Southend Victoria (SOV) | 3 changes | |
G15120+ P01759+ C37432 | 9:32 Oxford station (OXF) | 2h41 | 12:13 Southend Victoria (SOV) | 2 changes | |
G15120+ C37432+ Y64098 | 9:32 Oxford station (OXF) | 2h38 | 12:10 Southend Central (SOC) | 2 changes | |
W35117+ C37893+ Y64230+ Tube from Whitechapel to London Fenchurch Street | 9:43 Oxford station (OXF) | 2h45 | 12:28 Southend Central (SOC) | 4 changes | |
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Museum beside Prittlewell Priory covering local archaeology, social history and natural history. A strong introduction to Southend and Essex.
Historic house museum in Priory Park with restored rooms, monastic remains and displays on local life. Good for history and architecture.
Compact museum at the end of the pier exploring the pier’s engineering, railway and seaside heritage. Worth adding to a pier visit.
Popular beachfront promenade for walking, cycling and sea views, linking the pier, gardens and classic seaside attractions.
Lively old fishing quarter with cobbled lanes, cockle sheds, pubs, small galleries and estuary views. Full of local character.
Large park with formal gardens, lake, play areas and the priory complex. A pleasant green space for walks near the centre.
Freshly landed fish, usually cod or haddock, in batter with chips. A classic Essex seaside meal tied to Southend’s long pier and beachfront chippies.
Briny native or rock oysters from the Thames Estuary area, traditionally eaten very fresh. They reflect the long shellfish heritage of the Essex coast.
Sweet, delicate prawns from the nearby North Sea and estuary waters, often served simply with bread and butter. A long-standing local seafood favourite.
Stylish restaurant in nearby Leigh-on-Sea focused on British seafood and seasonal cooking. Cosy, polished dining room with estuary character.
Historic seafront fish restaurant known for oysters, cockles and classic seafood. Traditional, no-frills atmosphere close to the beach.
Popular seafood restaurant and fishmonger serving fresh local catch, shellfish and grilled fish. Smart but relaxed setting near the seafront.
Moderate for a UK seaside city. Dining and hotels cost less than London, but peak summer stays and seafront areas raise prices. Local buses and trains are standard UK-priced.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual if service is not included. Round up taxi fares. Cafés and pubs do not require tips, but small change is appreciated.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Oxford to Southend-on-Sea 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-on-Sea, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Oxford to Southend-on-Sea trains use the Oxford to Southend Central station pair, with some services arriving at Southend Victoria. Use this guide to compare Oxford and Southend-on-Sea train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Oxford has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Oxford.
Wi-Fi is available at Oxford. ATMs are available at Oxford.
Ticket office support is available at Oxford.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Oxford: Parking, WC.
Available at Oxford: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Oxford: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via lifts and an overbridge to access platform 4. Safety warning - Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Accessible Taxis available at this station Please request staff assistance or call our free help line for, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Situated by the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Southend Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Southend Central.
Wi-Fi is available at Southend Central. ATMs are available at Southend Central.
Ticket office support is available at Southend Central. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 03457 44 44 22, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Southend Central: Parking, WC.
Available at Southend Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Southend Central: 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.
Southend Victoria 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 and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Southend Victoria.
Wi-Fi is available at Southend Victoria. ATMs are available at Southend Victoria.
Ticket office support is available at Southend Victoria. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Southend Victoria: Parking, WC.
Available at Southend Victoria: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Southend Victoria: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Taxi rank at front of station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Thorpe Bay is 3 km from Southend-on-Sea city centre. Public transport options include:
Thorpe Bay has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Thorpe Bay.
Wi-Fi is available at Thorpe Bay.
Ticket office support is available at Thorpe Bay. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 03457 44 44 22, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Thorpe Bay: Parking, WC.
Available at Thorpe Bay: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Thorpe Bay: 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.
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