First Class
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Southend-on-Sea to Althorne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £23 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 10m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £23, while a train costs an average of £23.
Distance: 12 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£23 Average Price Cheapest | £5 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 10m Average total duration Fastest 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 7m sooner (40m by train vs 47m by car). Tickets start at around £23 compared to roughly £5 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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Trains from Southend-on-Sea to Althorne run on average 25 times per day, taking around 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £23 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:34, the last at 22:29. The fastest train covers the 12 km distance in 44m.
Distance 12 km |
Average train duration 40m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Trains per day 25 |
Fastest train 44m |
First train 5:34 |
Last train 22:29 |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Southend-on-Sea to Althorne 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 Althorne, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Southend-on-Sea to Althorne trains use the Southend Victoria to Althorne station pair. Use this guide to compare Southend-on-Sea and Althorne train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
Althorne has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Althorne: Parking.
Available at Althorne: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Althorne: 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: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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