07 May 2026 •
Local rail operator c2c Railway has today launched ‘take the train to the game’ to support Southend United fans travelling to Wembley Stadium for the Isuzu FA Trophy Final on Sunday 17 May.
c2c has today launched ‘take the train to the game’, an initiative designed to ensure Southend United fans travelling to Wembley Stadium for the club’s FA Trophy Final (Sunday 17 May) have access to all the latest matchday travel and ticketing information.
The c2c-sponsored Shrimpers face Wealdstone at Wembley Stadium on Sunday 17 May (16:30 kick-off). To support the thousands of fans expected to travel from south Essex, c2c will be operating longer trains across the network wherever possible.
c2c has also confirmed there will be two services per hour on each of the following routes:
- Shoeburyness to Liverpool Street via Basildon
- Shoeburyness to Liverpool Street via Rainham
- Upminster to Grays (shuttle service)
Greater Anglia will also operate longer trains from Southend Victoria to London Liverpool Street. Further information is available at greateranglia.co.uk.
Commenting, c2c’s Managing Director, Rob Mullen, said:
“We are delighted to see Southend United return to Wembley Stadium for the FA Trophy Final, and everyone at c2c wishes them the very best of luck against Wealdstone.
“As ever, the safety of our passengers remains our top priority. To ensure all supporters can travel safely and comfortably, we are strengthening services throughout the day by operating longer trains wherever possible.”
On Sunday 17 May, all c2c services will run into and out of London Liverpool Street station, enabling supporters to connect easily with London Underground and Overground services for onward travel to Wembley Stadium.
c2c offers a wide range of ticket options for supporters travelling to Wembley, including contactless pay as you go, GroupSave, Family Travelcards, Kids for £2, and our advance purchase discount.
To find the best value fares for your journey, please visit the c2c website or app.
Ticketing options
- Pay as you go with contactless is available across the entire c2c network and the wider London transport network. Simply tap in and out for a seamless journey from Southend to Wembley.
- Save 1/3 on Off-Peak fares when travelling in a group of 3–9 people with GroupSave.
- Buy tickets at least three days in advance via the c2c website or app and save 33% on Off-Peak return fares (valid Friday to Sunday).
- The c2c Family Travelcard offers off-peak travel across London Zones 1–6 when travelling with 1–4 children.
- Children can travel for just £2 return on Off-Peak weekend and school holiday services when accompanied by a paying adult.
- National Railcard holders can save 1/3 on most fares (terms and conditions apply).
For full timetable, service and ticket information, go to c2c-online.co.uk
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About c2c
- c2c is the award-winning train operator running services between Fenchurch Street and Shoeburyness, serving 26 stations in East London and South Essex.
- c2c is one of the UK’s most punctual and popular train operators and nearly 37.3 million journeys are made on its services every year.
- The operation of all c2c services transferred into public ownership on Sunday 20 July 2025 and is managed by DFTO (DfT Operator Ltd).
- For more information email mediaenquiries@c2crail.net
About DFTO
- DFTO is the government’s public sector rail owning group. Its purpose is to bring all currently privately-owned train operators into public ownership in advance of the creation of Great British Railways in 2027.
- The group’s current train operating companies are: c2c, Greater Anglia, LNER, Northern, Southeastern, South Western Railway, TransPennine Express and WM Trains (London Northwestern Railway and West Midlands Railway).
- DFTO runs more than 8,500 services each weekday and delivers more than 660 million customer journeys across its networks every year.
Images
Featured Image: Take the Train to the Game
Second Image: c2c Managing Director, Rob Mullen
Third Image: Pip at Wembley