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Journey information
Overview: Train from Southend-on-Sea to Sittingbourne
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Southend-on-Sea to Sittingbourne run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £50 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:06, the last at 19:18. The fastest train covers the 22 km distance in 2h 7m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 22 km |
Average train duration 1h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price £50 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 2h 7m |
First train 05:06 |
Last train 19:18 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: Abellio Greater Anglia, Southeastern from Southend-on-Sea to Sittingbourne trainsAbellio Greater Anglia, Southeastern trains will get you between Southend-on-Sea and Sittingbourne from £50. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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
2h 7m
Cheapest Price
£50
Abellio Greater Anglia frequency
2 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
Southeastern
About
Southeastern is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to Kent, Sussex, Surrey and parts of East Anglia. It runs services from early morning until late at night, seven days a week. Southeastern has a range of train types, including high-speed Javelin trains, commuter-friendly Metro services, and the classic InterCity services. Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Anytime tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Southeastern are London to Kent, London to Eastbourne, and London to Hastings.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 23m
Cheapest Price
£51
Southeastern frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at the end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on most services
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and ramps for boarding
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs allowed with ticket. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone
FAQs: Southend-on-Sea to Sittingbourne train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Southend-on-Sea to Sittingbourne 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 Sittingbourne, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
You can comfortably explore Sittingbourne in 1 to 2 days, enjoying local attractions such as Borden Parish and Milton Creek Country Park.
The train distance from Southend-on-Sea to Sittingbourne is 22 km.
Booking trains from Southend-on-Sea to Sittingbourne in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Southend-on-Sea to Sittingbourne covers a distance of 22 km and takes approximately 2h 7m. Trains run 3 per day.
The first train from Southend-on-Sea to Sittingbourne leaves at 5:06.
The cost of a train ticket from Southend-on-Sea to Sittingbourne can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £50, while the average price tends to be around £50.
The last train from Southend-on-Sea to Sittingbourne departs at 19:18.
The cheapest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Sittingbourne is by train, costing approximately £50.
Trains from Southend-on-Sea to Sittingbourne run approximately 3 times per day.
The train station in Southend-on-Sea that goes to Sittingbourne is Southend Victoria (SOV), and it arrives at Sittingbourne station (SIT).
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Southend-on-Sea to Sittingbourne.
There is no night train service from Southend-on-Sea to Sittingbourne.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Southend-on-Sea to Sittingbourne.
Yes, you can take the train from Southend-on-Sea to Sittingbourne.
To travel from Southend-on-Sea to Sittingbourne, you can take a train.
The train journey from Southend-on-Sea to Sittingbourne offers views of the Essex countryside, with glimpses of the Thames Estuary, before transitioning into the Kent landscape. While not known for dramatic scenery, the route provides a pleasant and varied view of southern England.
A day trip from Southend-on-Sea to Sittingbourne is not feasible as the journey duration is 2h 7m. Trains run 3 times per day.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Southend-on-Sea and Sittingbourne
Southend-on-Sea
Sittingbourne
The major train station for departures in Southend-on-Sea is Southend Victoria. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Southend Victoria for your trip from Southend-on-Sea to Sittingbourne.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 09:4515:00 - 18:45 Saturday 06:00 - 09:4515:00 - 18:45 Sunday 07:00 - 10:4516:00 - 19:45
Shopping
- Type of shops available: Mini supermarket Passport Photo Booth
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located near Platform 1. The National key toilets are located near Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The National key toilets are only all toilets including accessible (radar key) toilets are located alongside platform 1
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Beside station building in secure compound
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Southend Victoria
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop on station forecourt
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 18:45 Saturday 06:30 - 21:00 Sunday 07:30 - 19:00
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Platforms 3 & 4 Concourse. The National key toilets are located on the Platforms 3/4 Concourse; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platforms 3/4 concourse. This can be accessed using a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Outside platforms 1/2 & on platform 3/4 concourse
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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 Central
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stops on Clifftown Road near The Last Public House
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 13:00 Saturday 06:00 - 13:00 Sunday Closed No train service on Sundays
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: 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: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Within forecourt
- Storage CCTV: No
Public transport options for Prittlewell
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop at the junction of East Street and Station Approach
The major train station for arrivals in Sittingbourne is Sittingbourne. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Sittingbourne for your journey to Sittingbourne from Southend-on-Sea.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWC
LoungeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:30 Saturday 07:00 - 19:00 Sunday 07:10 - 18:40 This station is not continuously staffed please see staffing times for details of when staff are available.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: newspapers
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B1. This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check details -Step free access to platform 1 for services towards London from main entrance. Step free access to platform 2 and 3 for services away from London and to Sheerness available via the lift. Stepped access to all platforms via the station footbridge. Short steep ramp to platform one when booking hall closed.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: In booking hall
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 04:50 - 01:30 Saturday 04:50 - 01:30 Sunday 06:30 - 01:00 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: Platform 1 - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platform 1- Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Platform 1- Available during staffing hours
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting rooms on Platforms 1 and 2/3 Only available when staff present
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: front of station by main car park
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Sittingbourne
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station car park.
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