Southend to Croydon by train

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Overview: trains from Southend to Croydon

Find the key information for travelling by train from Southend to Croydon, 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 04:00 View journey
Last train 23:37 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 1hr 36m View journey
Distance (km) 59
Trains / day 78 View all
Cheapest journey US$24.74 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 2m
Train operators 6

Taking the train from Southend to Croydon

Ready to book a trip from Southend to Croydon by train? Let this guide make the process smooth, easy and truly enjoyable. Because trains make ‘getting there’ part of the fun.

Train cost from Southend to Croydon

Ready to book tickets from Southend to Croydon? Start by comparing all the upcoming trains in just a few clicks with Rail Europe. Here is what you can expect from fares along this specific route:

  • The cheapest tickets between Southend and Croydon typically run US$24.74.

  • If you wait until 30 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can hit .

  • If you wait until 7 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can increase to .

  • You can book travel between these two destinations 5 months in advance.

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Departure frequency and timetable from Southend to Croydon

Here are the scheduling basics for trains from Southend to Croydon:

  • 04:00 is the first scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 23:05 the the last scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 05:45 is the first scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • 23:37 is the last scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • A train departs every 13 minutes from Southend toward Croydon.

Start booking your ticket aboard one of the 78 trains serving this route each day.

Train duration for trips from Southend to Croydon

The swiftest journey time on this route is 1 hour and 36 minutes, crossing a total distance of 59 kilometres.

When do tickets go on sale between Southend and Croydon?

You can start planning and booking your trip between Southend and Croydon 5 months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.

Further insights on trains from Southend to Croydon

Visit our help articles for tips on booking, station navigation, ticket types and other useful information for travelling Europe by train. To get inspired for your upcoming trip, refer to our Croydon city guide.

FAQs about the train journey from Southend to Croydon

Want to know more about your journey from Southend to Croydon? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total distance between Southend and Croydon is 59 kilometres.

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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.