Trains from Eastbourne to Southend-on-Sea

Eastbourne to Southend-on-Sea train information

Which operators can I use?

Find your ticket on gopili to identify the different operators for your train between Eastbourne (South East England) to Southend-on-Sea (East of England). The services on board can vary depending on the rail company.

How far is it by train?

There are 56 miles between Eastbourne to Southend-on-Sea. Taking the train is often the fastest option to get to Southend-on-Sea from Eastbourne, and it’s also a greener option than driving your car or flying.

What is the price of a train ticket for this journey?

Depending how long in advance you buy your ticket or the day and hour of travel, the price of the ticket may vary.

Best prices for Eastbourne to Southend-on-Sea train tickets

Eastbourne - Southend-on-Sea prices calendar

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Eastbourne to Southend-on-Sea by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.

Best prices for Eastbourne to Southend-on-Sea trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Eastbourne and Southend-on-Sea by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Southend-on-Sea to Eastbourne and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

Discount Eastbourne - Southend-on-Sea train tickets

The most efficient way to spend less on your Eastbourne Southend-on-Sea train ticket may be to get a railcard. While regional railcards can be obtained in some areas, National railcards enable you to save money on most rail fares across the country. Everyone is eligible to at least 1 of the railcard, even non-UK citizens. National railcards available: 16-25 railcard, Senior discount card, Two together railcard, Family and Friends discount card and Disabled persons railcard.

The main benefit of getting a railcard is that it only takes a couple of trips to earn as much money as you spent.

You will need to pay at least £88 of train tickets across the whole year for the card to break-even. This number corresponds to the cost of the railcard, £30, divided by the discount, 34%. On every ticket that you book afterwards, you will make savings.

As an example, train tickets from Eastbourne to Southend-on-Sea cost on average £50.00 (1). By dividing £88 by £50.00 (£88/£50.00 = 1.76), it appears that after only 2 one way journeys from Southend-on-Sea to Eastbourne, the railcard will have paid for itself.

The cost to get a Disabled persons railcard is £20 while it will cost you £30 to buy a 16-25, Two together, Family and Friends or the Senior railcard. All of them enable you to get a third off most rail fares for a complete year.

⁽¹⁾Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey