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West Ham to Southend-on-Sea Train prices and times

Looking to travel from West Ham to Southend-on-Sea? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as £6.55, with average prices for this route around £9.80.

To get the best deals, we recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

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Mon, Sep 8
From £6.55
Tue, Sep 9
From £8.10
Wed, Sep 10
From £8.10
Thu, Sep 11
From £8.10
Fri, Sep 12
From £8.10
Sat, Sep 13
From £8.10
Sun, Sep 14
From £8.10

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Departure	Arrival	Duration	Find Tickets
07:29 West Ham	08:17 Southend Central	48m, Direct	Find Tickets
07:38 West Ham	08:24 Southend Central	46m, Direct	Find Tickets
07:44 West Ham	08:33 Southend Central	49m, Direct	Find Tickets
08:05 West Ham	08:52 Southend Central	47m, Direct	Find Tickets
08:09 West Ham	08:58 Southend Central	49m, Direct	Find Tickets
08:14 West Ham	09:02 Paris	48m, Direct	Find Tickets View More Trains

West Ham to Southend-on-Sea Train Route Details

First train

05:26

Last train

23:15

Departure station

West Ham

Arrival station

Southend-on-Sea

Journey time

42m

Distance

31 miles

Price

£6.55*

Train operators

Elizabeth line, London Overground, c2c

How to book cheap train tickets from West Ham to Southend-on-Sea

Traveling in off-peak train times

Taking advantage of Off-Peak train tickets is another effective way to save on your train journey from West Ham to Southend-on-Sea. These tickets are generally cheaper and can be used during quieter periods, typically outside of morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

Railcards offer discounts of up to 1/3 on most tickets. There are various types of Railcards catering to different types of travelers, 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 is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from West Ham to Southend-on-Sea, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

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 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.

West Ham to Southend-on-Sea 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 SplitTickets and full-price tickets on Trip.com, the average savings rate for SplitTickets is 30%.

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West Ham to Southend-on-Sea Train prices and times

West Ham to Southend-on-Sea Train Route Details