Online advance discount
Southend to London returns for £11.55
For our cheapest Adult Off-Peak tickets, simply buy online three or more days in advance. On weekdays you’ll save 40% on our Off-Peak Return tickets and at weekends you’ll also make an extra saving, making this our best value ticket all week long. For example, you can travel from London Fenchurch Street to Southend return for £11.55, or Benfleet to Chafford Hundred return for £5.15 – and it’s the same price Off-Peak weekdays as it is at weekends.
Buy online in advance for the best fare
Planning a day out to London or the Southend Coastline? Organise at it three or more days in advance and enjoy a brilliant online discount that rewards you for getting in there early.
There’s so much to do in the city and in Southend, from walks along the coast to all that London has to offer. Browse our things to do page for even more ideas.
Why you’ll love our online advance discount
How our online advance discount ticket works:
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Buy your tickets online at least 3 days in advance, selecting *online discount
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Load your ticket onto a Smartcard or collect your ticket from a ticket machine at the station
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Use your ticket at the gates to travel with ease.
Ticket Comparison
| Online advance discount | GroupSave | Kids for £2 | Senior Rover | c2c Family Travelcard | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Bargain hunters | Small groups | Families | Over 60s | Families off to London |
| Adults (ages 16+) |  Yes |
 Yes |
 No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Children (ages 5-16) |  No |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
| Peak | No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
| Off-Peak Weekdays | Yes |
Yes |
Only during school holidays |
Yes |
Yes |
| Weekends | Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
| Can add a London Zones Travelcard? | No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Already includes travelcard |
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Online advance discount
Best forBargain huntersAdults (ages 16+)YesChildren (ages 5-16)NoPeakNoOff-Peak WeekdaysYesWeekendsYesCan add a London Zones Travelcard?No -
GroupSave
Best forSmall groupsAdults (ages 16+)YesChildren (ages 5-16)NoPeakNoOff-Peak WeekdaysYesWeekendsYesCan add a London Zones Travelcard?Yes
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Kids for £2
Best forFamiliesAdults (ages 16+)NoChildren (ages 5-16)YesPeakNoOff-Peak WeekdaysOnly during school holidaysWeekendsYesCan add a London Zones Travelcard?Yes
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Senior Rover
Best forOver 60sAdults (ages 16+)YesChildren (ages 5-16)NoPeakNoOff-Peak WeekdaysYesWeekendsNoCan add a London Zones Travelcard?No
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c2c Family Travelcard
Best forFamilies off to LondonAdults (ages 16+)YesChildren (ages 5-16)NoPeakNoOff-Peak WeekdaysYesWeekendsYesCan add a London Zones Travelcard?Already includes travelcard
FAQ connected to this ticket type
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1. What is off-peak? Or when does off-peak run?
Although off-peak times will vary – by both the train operator and route – the times generally fit within those listed below:
- Off-Peak tickets are not valid on weekdays before 09.30am
- They tickets can be used on all trains at weekends and on public holidays.
On c2c services Off-peak Day tickets are not available for travel on trains arriving at London Fenchurch Street before 10.00am, or departing from London before 09.30am
c2c Super Off-peak tickets are only valid at Weekends and Bank Holidays, but on some long distance journeys these tickets are valid seven days a week. However, they come with tighter restrictions on weekdays than Off-peak fares.
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2. How soon after making a booking can I collect my tickets from a self service ticket machine?
Tickets will be ready for collection at a self-service ticket machine – just two hours from the time printed on your email confirmation.
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3. I need help making a booking online; who do I contact?
Please contact our web support team on 0345 744 4422 option five, and we will assist you in making your booking online.
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4. Does the ticket price quoted include all travellers?
The ticket prices displayed throughout the booking pages is the total cost for the number of travellers you entered before searching. You can click on the price quoted to see a breakdown of the entire cost.
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5. Terms and Conditions
