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Compare train for Chatham to Southend-on-Sea
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chatham to Southend-on-Sea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £44 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 16m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £44, while a train costs an average of £44.
Distance: 22 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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£44 Average Price Cheapest | £12 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around £44 compared to roughly £12 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£32. The journey takes 1h 46m versus 1h 13m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Chatham to Southend-on-Sea
How to get to Southend-on-Sea from Chatham by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Chatham to Southend-on-Sea is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:281h45Chatham9:13Southend-on-Sea£371One-way2 changes
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- 7:281h45Chatham9:13Southend-on-Sea£371One-way2 changes
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- 7:281h45Chatham9:13Southend-on-Sea£371One-way2 changes
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- 8:281h45Chatham10:13Southend-on-Sea£371One-way2 changes
- 9:282h08Chatham11:36Southend-on-Sea£371One-way2 changes
- 10:282h08Chatham12:36Southend-on-Sea£371One-way2 changes
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FAQs: Chatham to Southend-on-Sea
Travel to Southend-on-Sea easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Chatham to Southend-on-Sea.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chatham and Southend-on-Sea as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Chatham station (CTM) and arrive in Southend Victoria (SOV).
- Travel with c2c, Greater Anglia to go to Southend-on-Sea by train.
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