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Destination guides

Whether you’re looking for a day out by the seaside in Southend or sightseeing in the capital, take the train with c2c for great value train tickets to top destinations.

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Southend

The seaside town of Southend, and the longest pleasure pier in the world, is less than one hour by train from central London.

London Destination Guide

Shopping. Dining. Entertaining. London has it all. Discover our top highlights when you take the train there.

Things to do in Leigh-on-Sea

With its cosy seaside pubs, cobbled streets and authentic cockle sheds, Leigh-on-Sea makes the perfect day out in Essex.

Explore East London

East London is a vibrant mix of cultures, innovation and the sharpest bars in town.

Stratford

The London 2012 Olympics firmly put Stratford on the map as a top destination.

Our guide to the best things to do in Rainham

The small suburb of Rainham is steeped in history, and is a bird watcher’s paradise.

Thorpe Bay Beach

Thorpe Bay beach is a more peaceful beach-side spot than its bustling neighbour Southend.

Westcliff-on-Sea

Westcliff is an elegant town just west of Southend. It’s also the home of Rossi Ice Cream.

Shoeburyness Beach

The sleepy sand and shingle Shoeburyness beach is quite the antidote to the flashing lights and arcades of Southend.

Chalkwell Beach

Chalkwell beach is a perfect spot for a good old fashioned, cheap as chips, bucket and spade holiday.

Chafford Hundred Lakeside

Chafford Hundred is home to one of Europe’s largest shopping centre’s, intu Lakeside.

Things to do in Basildon

Basildon is home to some great clubs, local markets, restaurants and bars, parks, and of course the famous, ‘Bas Vegas’ festival leisure park.

Things to do in Tilbury

Tilbury’s history is closely connected to its geographical and industrial roots on the marshy banks of the river Thames.

Canvey Island

There’s a sort of romance to the jumble of mudflats, nature reserves, creeks, Dutch houses, 30s modernism, and petrochemical plants

Top attractions

Top picks from travel experts at c2c. Get inspired to plan your next day out and travel by train.