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 c2c services operating most routes directly between London Fenchurch Street and Southend Airport Station. Greater Anglia and Abellio Greater Anglia might also offer some services on this route. Expect journey times to London to vary depending on the specific train service and potential delays. It can take approximately 44-52 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$27.90. 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, Norwich, Liverpool, Cambridge, Tottenham Hale.
Trains From Southend Airport
Trains from Southend Airport provide convenient and frequent transportation from London City Centre with a duration of approximately 54m. Ticket prices vary depending on the class and time of travel, starting from around US$27.90. The main train company operating this route is Greater Anglia, known for its reliable and efficient service.
Additionally, there are train links from Southend Airport to other cities and towns, such as Cambridge, Liverpool, Norwich, Leicester, Birmingham.
Southend Airport to London
When it comes to Southend Airport trains to London, there are two options: you can take the c2c service from London Fenchurch/Liverpool Street to Southend Central Station (less than 3 miles away from Southend Airport) or take Greater Anglia from London Liverpool Street to Southend Airport Station.
For people coming from Central London, c2c is the recommended choice. c2c 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
c2c offers a convenient and frequent train service between London Fenchurch Street and Southend Airport Station, located a short walk from the terminal building. Trains depart frequently, typically every 10-15 minutes during peak times. Expect a travel time of approximately 1 hour to London Fenchurch Street and 45-50 minutes to Stratford Station.
The first train departs from Southend Airport Station towards Fenchurch Street early in the morning (around 4 am) and the last train departs after 11 pm. Similarly, the first train from London starts around 5 am and the last train departs after 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 0m | 03:45 | 23:36 | from US$13.49 |
| London Fenchurch Street to Southend Central | 1h 5m | 00:11 | 23:41 | from US$8.01 |
| London Liverpool Street to Southend Central | 1h 7m | 00:23 | 23:53 | from US$8.01 |
Greater Anglia might offer some train services from London Liverpool Street to Southend Airport Station, located a short walk from the terminal building. However, the frequency of these services might be lower compared to c2c, the main operator on this route. 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$13.49 |
| London Liverpool Street to Southend Victoria | 1h 12m | 00:15 | 23:53 | from US$8.01 |
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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 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 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. {Greater Anglia} services from London Liverpool Street to Southend Victoria. Southend Victoria is a 20-minute walk away from the beach and 15 minutes from the famous Southend Pier.