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Southend East Station

Take the train to Southend East Station for access to a quieter side of Southend. Stroll past the beautifully painted beach huts along the blue flag beach or enjoy a drink at one of the boutique hotels or cafes whilst taking in the sweeping views of the Estuary.

Station facilities

  • Accessibility

    Helpline

    03457 44 44 22


    Mon To Sun : 00:00 - 00:00

    We want everyone to travel with confidence. That is why, if you are planning on travelling on national rail services, you can request an assistance booking in advance - now up to 2 hours before your journey is due to start, any time of the day. For more information about Passenger Assist and how to request an assistance booking via Passenger Assist, please click here.

    Yes

    Customer Help Points

    Yes

    Staff Help

    Yes

    Accessible Ticket Office Counter

    Yes

    Induction Loop

    Yes

    Ramp for train access

    Yes

    Accessible public telephones

    No

    National key toilets

    Yes

    Step free access coverage

    Step free access is only available from Ambleside Drive to platform 1 (London bound)

    Yes

    Impaired mobility set down

    No

    Accessible taxis

    Yes

    Wheelchairs

    No
  • Toilets and facilities

    Toilets

    Yes

    Baby Changing

    No

    Seated Area

    Yes

    Waiting Room

    Closed until further notice

    No

    Trolleys

    No

    Refreshment Facilities

    Yes

    Post Box

    No

    Tourist Information Office

    No

    Shops

    No

    WiFi

    Yes

    ATM Machine

    No

    Left Luggage

    No

    Lost Property

    Closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day

    Yes
  • Buying tickets at this station

    Ticket Office

    Monday - Friday 05:15 - 18:00
    Saturday 06:30 - 15:30
    Sunday 08:00 - 15:15

    Yes

    Collection of Pre Purchased Tickets
    (Ticket Office)

    Yes

    Collection of Pre Purchased Tickets
    (Ticket Machine)

    Yes

    Oyster Pre Paid

    No

    Oyster Top Up

    No

    Travelcard Area

    No
  • Continuing your journey

    Cycle storage availability

    Yes

    Rail replacement services location

    Bus stops on Southchurch Road, Bus Stop A (Towards Southend and London), Bus Stop B (Towards Shoeburyness)

    Yes

    Taxi rank

    No

    Tube/ Underground connection

    No

    Airport services

    No

    Cycle hire

    No

    Car park

    No

    Onward Travel

    Information to plan your onward journey is available in a printable format here

    Yes

    Port

    No

Getting the train to & from Southend East Station

Nearby stations

Southend Central

21 mins by walking

Shoeburyness

7 mins by train

Train journey times (average)

To Southend  – 5 mins

To Leigh on sea – 10 mins

To London – 1 hour

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Southend East Station, Ambleside Drive, Southend on Sea, SS1 2UP

icon-time.svgTicket office opening times

Mon-Fri from 5:15 am to 6:00 pm

Sat from 6:30 am to 3:30 pm

Sun from 8:00 am to 3:15 pm

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    • What is there to do nearby?

      A sense of fun and history characterises Southend East, as well as the charming beach huts. There are water sports on offer – from jetskis to kayaking. History buffs will love Southchurch Hall, a medieval moated house only a short walk from Southend East Station. Why not take the family to Southchurch Park and enjoy a picnic or a game of cricket? There are a number of restaurants along Eastern Esplanade. Check out Roslin Beach hotel or Ocean Beach – both with an enviable views of the Estuary. And of course plenty of traditional fish and chip spots.

    • Which c2c stations can I get to from Southend East Station?

      Trains to & from Southend East Station run through East London, and South Essex including Barking, West Ham, Basildon, Southend Central and Shoeburyness Stations.

    • What train tickets do c2c offer?

      Make sure when you’re taking the train to or from Southend East Station that you’re getting the best value ticket for your journey. We have lots of offers, whether you’re travelling for work or pleasure. Check out our off-peak discounts which offer savings if you buy online in advance, kids for £2, as well as our Flexi-Season ticket if you’re a more regular traveller.

    • Where is Southend on Sea?

      Southend on Sea is situated on the south coast of Essex, west of Shoeburyness and east of Basildon.

    • Can I park at Southend East Station?

      There’s no c2c-run car park at the station.

    Places to go near Southend East Station

    A sense of fun and history characterises Southend East, as well as the charming beach huts. There are water sports on offer – from jetskis to kayaking. History buffs will love Southchurch Hall, a medieval moated house only a short walk from Southend East Station. Why not take the family to Southchurch Park and enjoy a picnic or a game of cricket?