Southend Airport Trains
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Trains offer a fast and convenient way to travel between Southend Airport and various locations, particularly London stations like London Liverpool Street and Stratford. The dedicated train station is conveniently located a short walk from the terminal building. Trains depart frequently (around six departures per hour at peak times), with Greater Anglia services operating most routes directly between London Fenchurch Street and Southend Airport Station, although c2c also offer some frequent services. Expect journey times to London to vary depending on the specific train service and potential delays. It takes approximately 50 minutes to reach stations like London Liverpool Street and Stratford using London Underground services.
Trains to Southend Airport
Trains to Southend Airport provide convenient and frequent transportation from London City Centre with a duration of approximately 52m. Ticket prices vary depending on the class and time of travel, starting from around US$26.34. The main train company operating this route is Greater Anglia, known for its reliable and efficient service.
Additionally, there are train links from other cities and towns to Southend Airport, such as Stratford.
Trains From Southend Airport
Trains from Southend Airport provide convenient and frequent transportation from London City Center with a duration of approximately 54m. Ticket prices vary depending on the class and time of travel, starting from around US$26.34. The main train company operating this route is Greater Anglia, known for its reliable and efficient service.
Additionally, there are train links from Southend Central to other cities and towns, such as Basildon, Billericay, Gillingham, Rochester, and Romford.
Trains From Southend Airport to London
When it comes to Southend Airport trains to London, there are two options: you can take the Greater Anglia from London Liverpool Street to Southend Airport Station c2c or take the service from London Fenchurch/Liverpool Street to Southend Central Station (less than 3 miles away from Southend Airport).
For people traveling from Central London, c2c is the recommended choice. c2c trains are cheaper, run more frequently, and arrive at a more convenient station for the seafront, although it may be less comfortable compared to Greater Anglia. If you’re coming from Stratford, then Greater Anglia is likely to be the better option.
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Greater Anglia
Greater Anglia offers a convenient and frequent train service between London Liverpool Street and Southend Airport Station, located a short walk from the terminal building. Trains depart frequently, typically every 20 minutes during peak times. Expect a travel time of approximately 50–60 minutes to London Liverpool Street and 45–50 minutes to Stratford Station.
The first train departs from Southend Airport Station towards London Liverpool Street early in the morning (around 4am) and the last train departs just before midnight. It's always recommended to check live train times for the most up-to-date information on specific departures.
| Route | Average Duration | Departures (First Train) | Departures (Last Train) | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southend Central to London | 1h 2m | 03:45 | 23:36 | From US$7.57 |
| London Fenchurch Street to Southend Central | 55m | 00:04 | 23:41 | From US$7.57 |
| London Liverpool Street to Southend Central | 1h 6m | 00:23 | 23:53 | From US$7.57 |
c2c also offer train services from London Fenchurch Street to Southend Central, located a quick train, bus or taxi from the terminal building. It's advisable to refer to our train schedules for specific timings and frequencies.
| Route | Average Duration | Departures (First Train) | Departures (Last Train) | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southend Victoria to London | 1h 5m | 04:00 | 23:43 | From US$7.57 |
| London Liverpool Street to Southend Victoria | 1h 12m | 00:15 | 23:53 | From US$7.57 |
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FAQs About Southend Airport Trains
Does Southend Airport have a train station?
Yes. Southend Airport Station is located just 100 paces from the main terminal building. With up to six services an hour during peak times, and easy connections to the tube network, passengers can get to London Liverpool Street in 52 minutes and Stratford in 44 minutes.Can I use Oyster to get to Southend Airport?
No, the Oyster/contactless zone ends at Shenfield, where a valid ticket will be required to continue your journey to Southend Airport.Which station should you go to when traveling from London to Southend-on-Sea?
There are two ways to travel direct from London to Southend-on-Sea: c2c services from London Fenchurch Street to Southend Central, or Greater Anglia services from London Liverpool Street to Southend Victoria. Southend Victoria is a 15-minute walk away from the famous Southend Pier.