How to get from Gatwick Airport to Southend-On-Sea by Tube and train?

From Gatwick Airport to Southend-On-Sea by Tube and train

To get from Gatwick Airport to Southend-On-Sea in Southend-On-Sea, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one Tube line: take the THAMESLINK train from Gatwick Airport station to London Bridge station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the JUBILEE Tube and finally take the C2C train from West Ham station to Southend Central station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 15 min. The ride fare is £11.10.

135min£11.10
Train - THAMESLINK
Tube - JUBILEE
Train - C2C
Walk to Southend-On-Sea
Leaves from Gatwick Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Gatwick Airport
  • 2
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    London Bridge
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    London Bridge
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    London Bridge
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tube - JUBILEE
    Wait for Tube
    JUBILEE
    Stratford
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    West Ham
    13 min
  • 7
    Train - C2C
    Wait for train
    C2C
    Shoeburyness
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southend Central
    47 min
  • 9
    Walk to Southend-On-Sea
    Walk to
    Southend-On-Sea
    Warrior Square
    210 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Gatwick Airport to Southend-On-Sea by bus and train

To get from Gatwick Airport to Southend-On-Sea in Southend-On-Sea, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the THAMESLINK train from Gatwick Airport station to London Bridge station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 343 bus and finally take the C2C train from Fenchurch Street station to Southend Central station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 15 min.

135min
Train - THAMESLINK
Bus - 343343
Train - C2C
Walk to Southend-On-Sea
Leaves from Gatwick Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Gatwick Airport
  • 2
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    London Bridge
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    London Bridge
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    London Bridge Station (R)
    ID R
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 343343
    Wait for bus
    343
    Aldgate
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tower Gateway Station
    ID TC
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Fenchurch Street
    280 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Train - C2C
    Wait for train
    C2C
    Shoeburyness
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southend Central
    56 min
  • 10
    Walk to Southend-On-Sea
    Walk to
    Southend-On-Sea
    Warrior Square
    210 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Gatwick Airport to Southend-On-Sea

The distance between Gatwick Airport, Southend-On-Sea and Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea is approximately 104.22 km, which can typically be travelled in 135 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Gatwick Airport to Southend-On-Sea by Tube and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Southend-On-Sea – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Gatwick Airport

Gatwick Airport is located at Gatwick Airport, Southend-On-Sea and the nearest public transport station is South Terminal Bus Station, Gatwick Airport.

Bus stations close to Gatwick Airport:

  • South Terminal Bus Station, Gatwick Airport
  • South Terminal
  • Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)

Public transport stations close to Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea

Southend-On-Sea is located at Warrior Square, Southend-On-Sea and the nearest public transport station is Travel Centre, Southend-On-Sea.

Bus stations close to Southend-On-Sea:

  • Travel Centre, Southend-On-Sea
  • Whitegate Road, Southend-On-Sea
  • Southend Central

Related Routes

From Gatwick Airport to Southend-On-Sea by bus and train

To get from Gatwick Airport to Southend-On-Sea in Southend-On-Sea, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the THAMESLINK train from Gatwick Airport station to London Bridge station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 343 bus and finally take the C2C train from Fenchurch Street station to Southend Central station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 15 min.

135min
Train - THAMESLINK
Bus - 343343
Train - C2C
Walk to Southend-On-Sea
Leaves from Gatwick Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Gatwick Airport
  • 2
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    London Bridge
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    London Bridge
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    London Bridge Station (R)
    ID R
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 343343
    Wait for bus
    343
    Aldgate
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tower Gateway Station
    ID TC
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Fenchurch Street
    280 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Train - C2C
    Wait for train
    C2C
    Shoeburyness
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southend Central
    56 min
  • 10
    Walk to Southend-On-Sea
    Walk to
    Southend-On-Sea
    Warrior Square
    210 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Gatwick Airport to Southend-On-Sea?

    The fastest way takes 135 minutes, using Bus line THAMESLINK, Bus line JUBILEE, Bus line C2C.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Gatwick Airport to Southend-On-Sea?

    The alternative route takes 135 minutes, using Bus line THAMESLINK, Bus line 343, Bus line C2C.

  • Is there a direct train between Gatwick Airport and Southend-On-Sea?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one Tube line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 15 min.

  • Which train line goes from Gatwick Airport to Southend-On-Sea?

    The THAMESLINK train line goes from London Bridge station near Gatwick Airport in Crawley to London Bridge station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one Tube line till London Bridge station near Southend-On-Sea in Southend-On-Sea.

  • How long does it take to travel from Gatwick Airport to Southend-On-Sea by train and Tube?

    The total travel time between Gatwick Airport in Crawley and Southend-On-Sea in Southend-On-Sea by train and Tube is about 2 hr 15 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Gatwick Airport to get to Southend-On-Sea?

    Get on the THAMESLINK train from the London Bridge station near Gatwick Airport in Crawley.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Gatwick Airport and Southend-On-Sea?

    Get off the train at the London Bridge station, which is closest to Southend-On-Sea in Southend-On-Sea.

  • How much is the total train and Tube fare from Gatwick Airport to Southend-On-Sea?

    The ride from Gatwick Airport to Southend-On-Sea costs £11.10.

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