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Trains from Southend East (SOE) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)

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40

train journeys
per day

46

miles (75 kms)

2hrs 2 mins

fastest journey

04:31 / 23:41

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

4

operators run

7

routes

Trains from Southend East (SOE) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)

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On a typical weekday there are 40 scheduled rail journeys between Southend East and Gatwick Airport , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 40 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Southend East to Gatwick Airport is approximately 46 miles (75 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 7 mins.

Elizabeth Line, Thameslink, c2c, Southern are the main train operating companies running services between Southend East and Gatwick Airport.

There are 7 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Southend East to Gatwick Airport. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 2 mins.

Journeys from Southend East to Gatwick Airport Today

  • Mon 6th May
    04:31
    2 hrs 3 mins 2 changes
    06:34
    Southend East
    Gatwick Airport
    Southend East to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 6th May
    04:48
    2 hrs 16 mins 2 changes
    07:04
    Southend East
    Gatwick Airport
    Southend East to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 6th May
    05:15
    2 hrs 19 mins 2 changes
    07:34
    Southend East
    Gatwick Airport
    Southend East to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 6th May
    05:45
    2 hrs 19 mins 2 changes
    08:04
    Southend East
    Gatwick Airport
    Southend East to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 6th May
    06:15
    2 hrs 19 mins 2 changes
    08:34
    Southend East
    Gatwick Airport
    Southend East to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 6th May
    06:45
    2 hrs 19 mins 2 changes
    09:04
    Southend East
    Gatwick Airport
    Southend East to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 6th May
    07:32
    2 hrs 2 mins 2 changes
    09:34
    Southend East
    Gatwick Airport
    Southend East to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 6th May
    08:02
    2 hrs 2 mins 2 changes
    10:04
    Southend East
    Gatwick Airport
    Southend East to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 6th May
    08:32
    2 hrs 2 mins 2 changes
    10:34
    Southend East
    Gatwick Airport
    Southend East to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 6th May
    09:02
    2 hrs 2 mins 2 changes
    11:04
    Southend East
    Gatwick Airport
    Southend East to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 6th May
    09:32
    2 hrs 2 mins 2 changes
    11:34
    Southend East
    Gatwick Airport
    Southend East to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 6th May
    10:02
    2 hrs 2 mins 2 changes
    12:04
    Southend East
    Gatwick Airport
    Southend East to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 6th May
    10:32
    2 hrs 2 mins 2 changes
    12:34
    Southend East
    Gatwick Airport
    Southend East to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 6th May
    11:02
    2 hrs 2 mins 2 changes
    13:04
    Southend East
    Gatwick Airport
    Southend East to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 6th May
    11:32
    2 hrs 2 mins 2 changes
    13:34
    Southend East
    Gatwick Airport
    Southend East to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 6th May
    12:02
    2 hrs 2 mins 2 changes
    14:04
    Southend East
    Gatwick Airport
    Southend East to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 6th May
    12:32
    2 hrs 2 mins 2 changes
    14:34
    Southend East
    Gatwick Airport
    Southend East to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 6th May
    13:02
    2 hrs 2 mins 2 changes
    15:04
    Southend East
    Gatwick Airport
    Southend East to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 6th May
    13:32
    2 hrs 2 mins 2 changes
    15:34
    Southend East
    Gatwick Airport
    Southend East to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 6th May
    14:02
    2 hrs 2 mins 2 changes
    16:04
    Southend East
    Gatwick Airport
    Southend East to Gatwick Airport

About Southend East Station

Station name Southend East (SOE)
Address Southend East station, Ambleside Drive, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 2UP
Managed by CC

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:15 - 18:00
Saturday 06:30 - 15:30
Sunday 08:00 - 15:15
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Unavailable

About Gatwick Airport Station

Station name Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Address Gatwick Airport station, South Terminal, Gatwick Airport, West Sussex, RH6 0RD
Managed by GX

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office No

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Southend East and Gatwick Airport

The travel time between Southend East and Gatwick Airport by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 7 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 2 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Southend East and Gatwick Airport vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 40 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 04:31, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:41.

First class tickets on trains between Southend East and Gatwick Airport typically offer more space, complimentary food and drink, and other amenities compared to standard class.

Amenities on trains between Southend East and Gatwick Airport can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Southend East & Gatwick Airport. owever, there are 40 possible journeys which require a change.

Elizabeth Line, Thameslink, c2c, Southern are the main train operating companies running services between Southend East and Gatwick Airport.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Southend East and Gatwick Airport, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.