It's simple to reach Southend Beach, in Southend, by train. Simply hop on a train to Southend Central station and then it's just short walk from the station then down the hill.
Southend Beach in Southend is an absolute classic seaside destination.
Station details & facilities
Ticket office
Ticket Office opening hours:
Monday to Friday open from 05:45:00 until 18:45:00
Saturday open from 06:30:00 until 21:00:00
Sunday open from 07:30:00 until 19:00:00
Ticket Machine
Available
Staff help
Unavailable
Staffing level
The staff is available at specific times. Please check at the station.
Main Booking Hall and in the Public Square outside the station from the Platform 3 and 4 exit.
Bureau de Change
Unavailable
Tourist Information Office
Available
Toilets
Toilets
Available
Toilets notes
The toilets are located on the Platforms 3 & 4 Concourse.
The National key toilets are located on the Platforms 3/4 Concourse; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key.
Showers
Unavailable
Baby change
Available
WiFi
WiFi
Available
WiFi notes
Web kiosk
Unavailable
Staffing and customer service
Customer Service notes
Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 20:00
Saturday, Sunday, Public Holidays: 09:00 - 16:00
Christmas Day & Boxing Day: Closed
0345 744 4422 (option 3, followed by option 3)
contact@c2crail.net
Customer help points
Available
CCTV
Available
Parking
Carpark name
Station Car Park
Carpark operator
National Car Parks Ltd
Car parking spaces
138
Bicycle Facilities
Cycle storage
Available
Cycle storage spaces
17
Sheltered cycle storage
Available
Cycle storage CCTV
Available
Cycle storage notes
Outside platforms 1/2 & on platform 3/4 concourse
Cycle storage notes
There are stands available.
Accessibility
Step-free access
Step free access is available throughout the whole station.
Ramps for train access
Available
Wheelchairs
Unavailable
Induction Loop
Available
Accessible ticket machines
Available
Accessible Booking Office counter
Available
Accessible taxis
Accessible taxis are available at this station, please see below for more information
Accessible taxis notes
Southend Central station is served by a taxi rank or a cab office. Check availability before travelling, and pre-book if necessary. Consider using the following local operators: