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London Paddington to Southend-on-Sea Train prices and times
Planning a journey from London Paddington to Southend-on-Sea? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as SAR 70.94, with average prices for this route around SAR 79.16. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.
| Departure | Arrival | Operator | Find Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
12:19 London Paddington | 13:44 Southend Central | Elizabeth line | Find Tickets |
12:19 London Paddington | 14:02 Southend Central | | Find Tickets |
12:30 London Paddington | 13:55 Southend Victoria | Elizabeth line | Find Tickets |
12:34 London Paddington | 14:02 Southend Central | Elizabeth line | Find Tickets |
12:34 London Paddington | 14:14 Southend Central | | Find Tickets |
12:49 London Paddington | 14:14 Paris | Elizabeth line | Find Tickets |
London Paddington to Southend-on-Sea Train Route Details
First train
05:36
Last train
23:51
Journey time
1 hour 15 minutes
Distance
62 km
Price
SAR 70.94*
How to book cheap train tickets from London Paddington to Southend-on-Sea
Season Tickets for frequent travel
For frequent travelers between London Paddington and Southend-on-Sea, consider a Season Ticket, providing unlimited travel between specified stations for different durations, such as weekly, monthly, annual, or flexi. Alongside substantial savings, enjoy the convenience of not having to buy a ticket for each journey.
Network Railcard for South East 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.
Traveling in off-peak train times
We recommend buying train tickets from London Paddington to Southend-on-Sea during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.
Get 1/3 off with a Railcard
You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from London Paddington to Southend-on-Sea for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more 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 traveling from London Paddington to Southend-on-Sea, 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%
Did you know that purchasing Advance Tickets can significantly reduce your travel expenses? On average, these tickets can save you an impressive 61% on fares. The best part is that the earlier you book (ideally up to 12 weeks in advance), the greater the savings!
Travel in a group to save 1/3
If you are traveling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make traveling from London Paddington to Southend-on-Sea more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.
London Paddington to Southend-on-Sea train ticket types
Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with their own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:
Off-peak & Super Off-peak train tickets
These two types of tickets are specifically for use during off-peak and super off-peak hours, with cheaper prices.
Return train tickets
This ticket includes both the outbound and return journeys, saving you the time and hassle of purchasing separate tickets. With just one ticket, you can travel smoothly along the same route.
Advance train tickets
Generally the most cost-effective option, these tickets can be purchased up to 12 weeks in advance of the travel date.
Season train tickets
These allow unlimited travel between two stations and can save you over 1/3 on train fares.
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*After comparing the full year of 2023 for SplitTickets and full-price tickets on Trip.com, the average savings rate for SplitTickets is 30%.