How to travel from Southend-on-Sea to London, United Kingdom

The distance between Southend-on-Sea and London is around 57km (36 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 55min.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Southend-on-Sea to London by train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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💰 Cheapest
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Train

Take the train to London Fenchurch Street.

  • Duration56min
  • Departsevery 10 mins
  • Typical cost
    £13($15)
Operated by

c2c

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Taxi

Take a taxi to London Liverpool St.

  • Duration55min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £245($290)
Operated by

AC Radio Cabs

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Drive

Drive to London Liverpool St.

  • Duration55min
  • Distance65km (40 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Southend-on-Sea and London

There are several options for getting from Southend-on-Sea to London by train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £13 ($15) and will take around 56min. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 55min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £245 ($290).

The distance between Southend-on-Sea and London is around 57km (36 miles).

It takes around 56min to get from Southend-on-Sea and London by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 55min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to London is to take a taxi which takes around 55min and will set you back approx £245 ($290).

The cheapest way to travel between Southend-on-Sea and London, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £13 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Southend-on-Sea and London. It typically takes around 56min and departs every 15 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Southend-on-Sea and London with no changeovers required. The train runs every 15 mins and takes 56min.

c2c run train services between Southend-on-Sea and London. Trains depart every 15 mins and will take around 56min, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Southend-on-Sea and London. We recommend that you take a taxi to London Liverpool St. instead which will take 55min.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Southend-on-Sea to London. We recommend that you take the train to London Fenchurch Street. instead which will take 56min.

The closest major airport to London is London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) which is approximately 12km (8 miles) from London. Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) and Gatwick Airport (LGW) (LGW) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Southend-on-Sea and London. The distance is around 65km (40 miles) by road and it will take around 55min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to London is to take the train which takes, on average, 56min and will usually cost around £13 ($15).

How do I get from Southend-on-Sea to London

Compare travel optionsbetween Southend-on-Sea and London

Transport options from Southend-on-Sea to London
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
56min
£13($15)
every 10 mins57km (36 miles)
Taxi
55min
£245($290)
on demand65km (40 miles)
Drive
55min
£12($14)
on demand65km (40 miles)

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Airports near London

The following major airports near London offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

LCY
London City Airport (LCY)
International Airport
Distance
12km (8 miles) from London
LHR
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
International Airport
Distance
23km (14 miles) from London
LGW
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
International Airport
Distance
40km (25 miles) from London