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Compare train for Ilford to Southend-on-Sea
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ilford to Southend-on-Sea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £14 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 27m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £14, while a train costs an average of £14.
Distance: 44 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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£14 Average Price Cheapest | £9 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 27m Average total duration Fastest 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 5m sooner (57m by train vs 1h 2m by car). Tickets start at around £14 compared to roughly £9 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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FAQs: Ilford 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 Ilford to Southend-on-Sea.

- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 1 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ilford and Southend-on-Sea as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Ilford station (IFD) and arrive in Southend Victoria (SOV).
- Travel with Greater Anglia, c2c to go to Southend-on-Sea by train.
- 0 direct trains per day with c2c.
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