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Outbound fromSouthend to Pitsea by train
It takes an average of 18m to travel from Southend to Pitsea by train, over a distance of around 9 miles (14 km). There are normally 169 trains per day travelling from Southend to Pitsea and tickets for this journey start from £3.50 when you book in advance.
Taking the train from Southend to Pitsea in 15 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Southend to Pitsea? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 18 minutes to travel the 9 miles (14 km) from Southend to Pitsea by train, although you can get there in as little as 15 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 169 trains per day running on this route. You won't need to worry about making any changes along the way either as direct trains are available. As the main train operator on this route, you'll probably be travelling with c2c for all or at least part of your journey to Pitsea.
Book train tickets from Southend to Pitsea in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £3.50. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Pitsea by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Southend to Pitsea
Book in advance
Look out for Advance tickets – they usually come out up to 12 weeks before the departure date and can be cheaper than buying on the day. If you’re here a tad early, sign up for our Advance ticket alert today to get notified when your tickets are released.
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 to Pitsea 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
Download our app to find split tickets — courtesy of SplitSave, our handy feature which 'splits' your train tickets where possible to find you a better deal. Learn more about the clever tech behind split tickets, and how to spot SplitSave discounts in our app.
For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.