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Tilbury to Southend-on-Sea Train prices and times

Planning a journey from Tilbury to Southend-on-Sea? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as $8.47, with average prices for this route around $8.47. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
12:50 37 minutes, Direct Tilbury Town	13:27 Southend Central	Find Tickets
13:20 37 minutes, Direct Tilbury Town	13:57 Southend Central	Find Tickets
13:50 37 minutes, Direct Tilbury Town	14:27 Southend Central	Find Tickets
14:20 39 minutes, Direct Tilbury Town	14:59 Southend Central	Find Tickets
14:50 37 minutes, Direct Tilbury Town	15:27 Southend Central	Find Tickets
15:20 36 minutes, Direct Tilbury Town	15:56 Paris	Find Tickets

Tilbury to Southend-on-Sea Train Route Details

First train

00:21

Last train

23:50

Departure station

Tilbury

Arrival station

Southend-on-Sea

Journey time

34 minutes

Distance

26 km

Price

$8.47*

Train operators

c2c

How to book cheap train tickets from Tilbury to Southend-on-Sea

Traveling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Tilbury 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 Tilbury 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 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 Tilbury 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 traveling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making traveling from Tilbury to Southend-on-Sea more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Tilbury 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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Tilbury to Southend-on-Sea Train prices and times

Tilbury to Southend-on-Sea Train Route Details