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Travel Information
Compare train for Southend-on-Sea to East Tilbury
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Southend-on-Sea to East Tilbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £10 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 57m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £10, while a train costs an average of £10.
Distance: 21 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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£10 Average Price Cheapest | £6 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
57m Average total duration Fastest 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 14m sooner (27m by train vs 41m by car). Tickets start at around £10 compared to roughly £6 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.
Direct services run with c2c.
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.
Compare prices and tickets Southend-on-Sea to East Tilbury by train
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Southend-on-Sea to East Tilbury
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Trains from Southend-on-Sea to East Tilbury run on average 6 times per day, taking around 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 21 km distance in 25m.
Distance 21 km |
Average train duration 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 25m |
First train 0:02 |
Last train 23:56 |
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Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Train companies: c2c from Southend-on-Sea to East Tilbury trainsc2c trains will get you between Southend-on-Sea and East Tilbury from £9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Southend-on-Sea to East Tilbury train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Southend-on-Sea to East Tilbury 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 East Tilbury, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Southend-on-Sea and East Tilbury
Most Southend-on-Sea to East Tilbury trains use the Chalkwell to East Tilbury station pair. Use this guide to compare Southend-on-Sea and East Tilbury train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Southend-on-Sea station do trains to East Tilbury leave from?
Getting to Chalkwell from Southend-on-Sea city centre
Chalkwell is 3 km from Southend-on-Sea city centre. Public transport options include:
Chalkwell train station facilities and services
Chalkwell 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
Food and drink options are available at Chalkwell.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Chalkwell.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Chalkwell. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 03457 44 44 22, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Chalkwell: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Chalkwell: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Chalkwell: 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.
Which East Tilbury station do trains from Southend-on-Sea arrive at?
Getting to East Tilbury from East Tilbury city centre
East Tilbury is 1 km from East Tilbury city centre. Public transport options include:
East Tilbury train station facilities and services
East Tilbury has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at East Tilbury.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at East Tilbury.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at East Tilbury. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 03457 44 44 22, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at East Tilbury: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at East Tilbury: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at East Tilbury: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step free access is available from street level to both platforms. Passengers wishing to transfer between platforms should use the station exit, cross the level crossing and re-enter the station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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