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Southend to London Charing Cross train prices and times

Planning a journey from Southend to London Charing Cross? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as US$19.42, with average prices for this route around US$21.67. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departs	Arrives	Operator	Find Tickets
04:08 1h 48m, Direct Southend Central	05:56 London Charing Cross		Find Tickets
04:30 1h 31m, No direct Southend Victoria	06:01 London Charing Cross	Elizabeth line	Find Tickets
04:30 1h 49m, Direct Southend Victoria	06:19 London Charing Cross		Find Tickets
04:37 1h 49m, Direct Southend Central	06:26 London Charing Cross		Find Tickets
05:05 1h 30m, No direct Southend Victoria	06:35 London Charing Cross	Elizabeth line	Find Tickets
05:05 1h 32m, Direct Southend Central	06:37 Paris		Find Tickets

Southend to London Charing Cross train route details

First train

04:08

Last train

22:29

Departure station

Southend

Arrival station

London Charing Cross

Journey time

1h 19m

Distance

58 km

Price

US$19.42*

Train Operators

Elizabeth line, c2c, Greater Anglia

How to book cheap train tickets from Southend to London Charing Cross

Season Tickets for frequent travels

For frequent travellers between Southend and London Charing Cross, consider a Season Ticket, providing unlimited travel between specified stations for different durations, such as weekly, monthly, annually, or flexi. Alongside substantial savings, enjoy the convenience of not having to buy a ticket for each journey.

Network Railcard for Southeast England

By purchasing a Network Railcard for only £30 per year, unlock incredible savings of up to 1/3 on every ticket for your travels within London and the South East. With this Railcard in hand, you can enjoy reduced costs on various ticket types, including Standard or Super Off-Peak Tickets.

Travelling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Southend to London Charing Cross can result in significant cost savings.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

Railcards offer discounts of up to 1/3 on most tickets. There are various types of Railcards catering to different types of travellers, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard. For more information on Railcards and how they can help you save, visit Railcards here.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets involves buying separate, cheaper tickets for different parts of your journey on the same train instead of just one ticket for the entire trip. For instance, if you're travelling from Southend to London Charing Cross, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket. This method is perfectly legal and often doesn’t require leaving your seat.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Southend to London Charing Cross ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

Southend to London Charing Cross train ticket types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

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*After comparing the full year of 2023 for Split tickets and full-price tickets on Trip.com, the average savings rate for Split tickets is 30%.

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