The cheapest and fastest trains from Tilbury Town (TIL) to Southend Central (SOC)
Cheapest price
£7
Average price
£7
Fastest journey
41 m
Average duration
41 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
26 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Tilbury Town (TIL) to Southend Central (SOC) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Tilbury Town (TIL) to Southend Central (SOC) will cost around £7 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £7.
Of the 1 trains that leave Tilbury Town (TIL) for Southend Central (SOC) every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 26 km distance in an average of 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 41 m .
The slowest trains will take 41 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


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Journey information
Overview: Train from Tilbury Town (TIL) to Southend Central (SOC)
Trains from Tilbury Town (TIL) to Southend Central (SOC) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:17, the last at 16:41. The fastest train covers the 26 km distance in 34m.
Distance 26 km |
Average train duration 34m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 34m |
First train 04:17 |
Last train 16:41 |
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FAQs: Tilbury Town (TIL) to Southend Central (SOC) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Tilbury Town (TIL) to Southend Central (SOC) 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 Southend Central (SOC), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Tilbury Town (TIL) and Southend Central (SOC)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:10 - 19:15 Saturday 06:15 - 19:30 Sunday 08:10 - 16:15
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Lifts are available from street level to both platforms
- 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
- Toilets Location: The Accessible toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets can be accessed from the front of station; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Access from the front of station. This can be accessed using a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Outside station entrance to platforms 1 & 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03457 44 44 22
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses in both directions depart from bus stops outside entrance to platform 2
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 18:45 Saturday 06:30 - 21:00 Sunday 07:30 - 19:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- 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
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Outside platforms 1/2 & on platform 3/4 concourse
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03457 44 44 22
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stops on Clifftown Road near The Last Public House
