Trains to Southend-on-Sea

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00:151h13
London Fenchurch Street (FST)
01:28Southend Central (SOC)
15 1One-way
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00:410h55
London Fenchurch Street (FST)
01:36Southend Central (SOC)
15 1One-way
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c2cW11599
00:050h55
London Fenchurch Street (FST)
01:00Southend Central (SOC)
15 1One-way
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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 and Stansted Express trains to Southend-on-Sea

Find the best journey to Southend-on-Sea with c2c, Abellio Greater Anglia and Stansted Express. Comparing timetables and prices and booking the most convenient journey has never been easier with over 1000 travel operators on Omio.

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.

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