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Outbound fromChatham to Southend Central by train
It takes an average of 2h 32m to travel from Chatham to Southend Central by train, over a distance of around 14 miles (22 km). There are normally 4 trains per day travelling from Chatham to Southend Central and tickets for this journey start from £25.90 when you book in advance.
| First train | 13:40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 19:40 | |
| Departure station | Chatham | |
| Arrival station | Southend Central | |
| Journey time | From 2h 31m | |
| Distance | 14 miles (22 km) | |
| Frequency | 4 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £25.90 | |
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Take the train from Chatham to Southend Central in 2 hours 31 minutes
If you want to travel from Chatham to Southend Central by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Chatham to Southend Central by train to take around 2 hours 32 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 2 hours 31 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 4 trains per day running on this route, which spans 14 miles (22 km). You'll have to make 2 changes along the way on your journey to Southend Central. You can travel on this route with either Thameslink or c2c trains. Both train companies run modern comfortable services with plenty of room for luggage.
Train tickets from Chatham to Southend Central start from £25.90 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
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Cheap train tickets from Chatham to Southend Central
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Chatham to Southend Central is right for you.
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