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Outbound fromSouthend Airport to London Paddington by train
It takes an average of 1h 21m to travel from Southend Airport to London Paddington by train, over a distance of around 38 miles (61 km). There are normally 117 trains per day travelling from Southend Airport to London Paddington and tickets for this journey start from £21.90 when you book in advance.
| First train | 03:35 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:06 | |
| Departure station | Southend Airport | |
| Arrival station | London Paddington | |
| Journey time | From 1h 11m | |
| Distance | 38 miles (61 km) | |
| Frequency | 117 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £21.90 | |
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How to travel from Southend Airport to London Paddington by train
Want to find out more about taking the train from Southend Airport to London Paddington? Look no further.
You'll usually find 117 trains per day running between Southend Airport and London Paddington, which usually take 1 hour 21 minutes to complete the 38 miles (61 km) journey. It can take as little as 1 hour 11 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to London Paddington by train, you'll just need to make 1 change along the way. Greater Anglia trains are the main operator of services on this route, so you're likely to travel with them for all or at least part of your journey to London Paddington.
Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices and we'll show you how much you can save. Tickets from Southend Airport to London Paddington start from £21.90 when you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.
Keen to book your train tickets to London Paddington? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.
FAQs about the train journey from Southend Airport to London Paddington
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Cheap train tickets from Southend Airport to London Paddington
Book in advance
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Southend Airport to London Paddington is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
Split your tickets
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