London to Southend Airport by train

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Overview: trains from London to Southend Airport

Find the key information for travelling by train from London to Southend Airport, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 00:15 View journey
Last train 23:45 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 50m View journey
Distance (km) 57
Trains / day 64 View all
Cheapest journey AU$16.79 View journey
Avg journey time 55m
Train operators 2

London to Southend Airport train travel explained

Want to know how to get from London to Southend Airport by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from London to Southend Airport take around 50 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 57 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving London is scheduled to depart at around  00:15. The last departure is usually at around 23:45. This is the same as during the weekend. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 64 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 19 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from AU$16.79.

We think any time is a great time to visit Southend Airport, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Southend Airport.

Is there a direct train from London to Southend Airport?

Yes, there is a direct train from London to Southend Airport.

How long does it take to travel from London to Southend Airport?

The London to Southend Airport train travel takes about 50 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the London to Southend Airport train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Southend Airport leaving London at around 00:15 and the last train leaving at around 23:45. This is the same at the weekend.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.