Take the train to Southend Central Station and alight for Southend city centre and access to Southend Pier, Adventure Island and Sea Life Centre (and many more attractions besides) which are all short walks away on the seafront. You can even connect to Europe and beyond with London Southend Airport!
Train performance information for this station
Station facilities
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Accessibility
Helpline
03457 44 44 22
Mon To Sun : 00:00 - 00:00We want everyone to travel with confidence. That is why, if you are planning on travelling on national rail services, you can request an assistance booking in advance - now up to 2 hours before your journey is due to start, any time of the day. For more information about Passenger Assist and how to request an assistance booking via Passenger Assist, please click here.
Yes Customer Help Points
Yes Staff Help
Yes Accessible Ticket Office Counter
Yes Induction Loop
Yes Ramp for train access
Yes Accessible public telephones
No National key toilets
Yes Step free access coverage
Yes Impaired mobility set down
Outside station entrance on Clifftown Road
Yes Accessible taxis
Yes Wheelchairs
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Toilets and facilities
Toilets
Yes Baby Changing
Yes Seated Area
Yes Waiting Room
Closed until further notice
No Trolleys
No Refreshment Facilities
Yes Post Box
Yes Tourist Information Office
Yes Shops
Yes WiFi
Yes ATM Machine
Yes Left Luggage
No Lost Property
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Buying tickets at this station
Ticket Office
Monday - Friday 05:45 - 18:45
Saturday 06:30 - 21:00
Sunday 07:30 - 19:00Yes Collection of Pre Purchased Tickets
(Ticket Office)Yes Collection of Pre Purchased Tickets
(Ticket Machine)Yes Oyster Pre Paid
No Oyster Top Up
No Travelcard Area
No -
Continuing your journey
Cycle storage availability
Yes Rail replacement services location
Bus stops on Clifftown Road near The Last Public House
Yes Taxi rank
No - but taxis are available in the town centre
Yes Tube/ Underground connection
No Airport services
Southend Airport - Trains available from Southend Victoria to Southend Airport station.
Yes Cycle hire
The Comfy Saddle offers Cycle Hire from Southend Central station.
Yes Car park
Please note that the Off Peak parking rate applies after 10:00, Mondays to Fridays, all day Saturday and Sunday. Saturday and Sunday rates apply to Bank Holidays
Yes Onward Travel
Information to plan your onward journey is available in a printable format here
Yes Port
No
Getting the train to & from Southend Central Station
Nearby stations
Southend Victoria
8 mins walk
Train journey times (average)
To Leigh on sea -10 mins
To Chafford Hundred – 45 mins
To London – 1 hour
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Address
Southend Central Station, Clifftown Road, Southend on Sea, SS1 1AB
Ticket office opening times
Mon-Fri from 5:45 am to 6:45 pm
Sat from 6:30 am to 9:00 pm
Sun from 7:30 am to 9:00 pm
How can we help?
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Which c2c stations can I get to from Southend Central Station?
Trains to & from Southend Central Station run through East London, and South Essex including Fenchurch Street, Barking, West Ham, Basildon, and Shoeburyness stations, as well as trains to Chafford Hundred Lakeside (for Lakeside Shopping Centre), Tilbury Town (for the Gravesend–Tilbury Ferry and cruise services) and Grays.
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What can I find nearby Southend Central Station?
If you like to be beside the seaside, come to Southend-on-Sea and indulge in the innocent pastimes of the Victorian resort. No matter how old you are, you will find something to do. Take a stroll down the UK’s longest pier and enjoy an ice cream. Coming with the kids? They will have a blast at Adventure Island and the Sea Life Centre. No trip to Southend-on-Sea will be complete without a Rossi’s ice cream ice cream, a local institution has been serving Southend for over 75 years.
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Where is Southend on Sea?
Southend on Sea is located in southern Essex, along the Thames estuary east of London.
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How do I get to London Southend Airport train station?
London Southend Airport does have a train station run by Greater Anglia. More information on getting to Southend Airport station with c2c can be found here.
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What is the nearest train station to Southend on Sea beach?
The closest station to Southend’s main beach is Southend Central Station, about a 15 minute walk away.
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What London station goes to Southend?
You can take the train to Southend with c2c from Fenchurch Street, Limehouse, West Ham and Barking.
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What train station is closest to Southend Adventure Island?
Southend Central Station. From there it’s a short 10 minute walk to the thrillseekers’ paradise.
Places to go near Southend Central Station
If you like to be beside the seaside, take the train to Southend-on-Sea and indulge in the innocent pastimes of the Victorian resort. No matter how old you are, you will find something to do. Take a stroll down the UK’s longest pier and enjoy an ice cream. Coming with the kids? They will have a blast at Adventure Island and the Sea Life Centre. No trip to Southend-on-Sea will be complete without a Rossi’s ice cream ice cream, a local institution has been serving Southend for over 75 years. Find out more great days out ideas in our guide to Southend.