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Abellio Greater AngliaY83686
09:230h59
London Liverpool Street (LST)
10:22Southend Victoria (SOV)
£101One-way
0 changes
c2cF65137 · CC200900 · F64943
09:251h39
London Fenchurch Street (FST)
11:04Southend Central (SOC)
£121One-way
2 changes
c2cF64952 · CC264100 · F64989
08:251h39
London Fenchurch Street (FST)
10:04Southend Central (SOC)
£121One-way
2 changes

How to Get to Southend-On-Sea by Train.

The traditional Essex seaside resort of Southend-on-Sea is connected to London by two train lines. Due to its position as a commuter hub, train services to the town are frequent and numerous. Trains from London Liverpool Street terminate at Southend Victoria station, close to the main shopping area, while trains from London Fenchurch Street travel along the Thames estuary, calling at Southend Central and Southend East stations, a few minutes walk from the seafront. Southend bus station is very close to Central Station, offering services to all parts of the town. Abellio Greater Anglia operates the service from Liverpool Street, via Southend Airport, taking approximately one hour to reach Victoria station. This line also offers connections to East Anglia. C2C provides trains from Fenchurch Street, via Stratford, with journey times of just under an hour to Southend. Most trains on this route also serve the nearby seaside suburb stations at Leigh-on-Sea, Chalkwell and Westcliff.

Southend-on-Sea

Although its heyday as a seaside destination for Londoners may be over, Southend-on-Sea is enjoying something of a revival. Beaches have been cleaned up and the town's pier, celebrated as the world's longest, still attracts visitors. The seafront offers amusement arcades, a family fun park and numerous eating options, from traditional fish and chips, retro Italian cafes to trendy bistros. It isn't all about the seaside though. Priory Park is a popular green space around the medieval Prittlewell Priory. Southchurch Hall recreates the medieval, Tudor and Stuart eras in an evocative setting. A mile or two to the west, the old fishing quarter of Leigh-on-Sea retains a village charm and its seafood stalls attract gourmets and chefs alongside the tourists eagerly shopping for prawns, cockles and whelks.

How to Get to Southend-On-Sea by Train.

The traditional Essex seaside resort of Southend-on-Sea is connected to London by two train lines. Due to its position as a commuter hub, train services to the town are frequent and numerous. Trains from London Liverpool Street terminate at Southend Victoria station, close to the main shopping area, while trains from London Fenchurch Street travel along the Thames estuary, calling at Southend Central and Southend East stations, a few minutes walk from the seafront. Southend bus station is very close to Central Station, offering services to all parts of the town. Abellio Greater Anglia operates the service from Liverpool Street, via Southend Airport, taking approximately one hour to reach Victoria station. This line also offers connections to East Anglia. C2C provides trains from Fenchurch Street, via Stratford, with journey times of just under an hour to Southend. Most trains on this route also serve the nearby seaside suburb stations at Leigh-on-Sea, Chalkwell and Westcliff.

Southend-on-Sea

Although its heyday as a seaside destination for Londoners may be over, Southend-on-Sea is enjoying something of a revival. Beaches have been cleaned up and the town's pier, celebrated as the world's longest, still attracts visitors. The seafront offers amusement arcades, a family fun park and numerous eating options, from traditional fish and chips, retro Italian cafes to trendy bistros. It isn't all about the seaside though. Priory Park is a popular green space around the medieval Prittlewell Priory. Southchurch Hall recreates the medieval, Tudor and Stuart eras in an evocative setting. A mile or two to the west, the old fishing quarter of Leigh-on-Sea retains a village charm and its seafood stalls attract gourmets and chefs alongside the tourists eagerly shopping for prawns, cockles and whelks.

Train companies: c2c, Abellio Greater Anglia to Southend-on-Sea trainsTravel to Southend-on-Sea on c2c, Abellio Greater Anglia trains with Omio. When comparing schedules and tickets, we will also show you other options with multiple connections or other travel modes if they’re available.

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
50m
Cheapest Price
£8
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

Abellio Greater Anglia

About
Greater Anglia is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from commuter trains to intercity services. The commuter trains run at regular intervals throughout the day, while the intercity services run at peak times. The train types include the InterCity 125, InterCity 225, Class 90, Class 91, Class 360 and Class 379. The ticket types available are Standard, First Class and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and refreshment trolleys. The most popular routes for Greater Anglia are London Liverpool Street to Norwich, London Liverpool Street to Cambridge and London Liverpool Street to Ipswich.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
59m
Cheapest Price
£11
Abellio Greater Anglia frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
Two items of luggage per person included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar service on intercity routes with hot and cold drinks, snacks. No service on local routes.
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for First Class tickets.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs require a ticket (£6 flat fee). Guide dogs travel free.
Quiet zone

station information and facilities

Train stations in Southend-on-Sea

Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 19:45 Saturday 06:40 - 16:15 Sunday 07:45 - 15:30
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
3 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
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
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
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: No
  • Storage location: Outside station entrance
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
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
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 17:15 Saturday 07:00 - 15:45 Sunday 08:00 - 15:45
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
3 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
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
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
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
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
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 18:00 Saturday 06:30 - 15:30 Sunday 08:00 - 15:15
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
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
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
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Outside ticket office on platform 1 and at Riviera Drive entrance
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
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)

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