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Trains from Southend Central (SOC) to Balcombe (BAB)

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38

train journeys
per day

49

miles (79 kms)

2hrs 11 mins

fastest journey

04:34 / 23:59

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

4

operators run

8

routes

Trains from Southend Central (SOC) to Balcombe (BAB)

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On a typical weekday there are 38 scheduled rail journeys between Southend Central and Balcombe , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 38 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Southend Central to Balcombe is approximately 49 miles (79 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 37 mins.

Elizabeth Line, Thameslink, c2c, Abellio Greater Anglia are the main train operating companies running services between Southend Central and Balcombe.

There are 8 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Southend Central to Balcombe. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 11 mins.

Journeys from Southend Central to Balcombe Today

  • Mon 6th May
    04:34
    2 hrs 12 mins 2 changes
    06:46
    Southend Central
    Balcombe
    Southend Central to Balcombe
  • Mon 6th May
    05:18
    2 hrs 28 mins 2 changes
    07:46
    Southend Central
    Balcombe
    Southend Central to Balcombe
  • Mon 6th May
    05:48
    2 hrs 28 mins 2 changes
    08:16
    Southend Central
    Balcombe
    Southend Central to Balcombe
  • Mon 6th May
    06:18
    2 hrs 28 mins 2 changes
    08:46
    Southend Central
    Balcombe
    Southend Central to Balcombe
  • Mon 6th May
    06:48
    2 hrs 28 mins 2 changes
    09:16
    Southend Central
    Balcombe
    Southend Central to Balcombe
  • Mon 6th May
    07:35
    2 hrs 11 mins 2 changes
    09:46
    Southend Central
    Balcombe
    Southend Central to Balcombe
  • Mon 6th May
    08:05
    2 hrs 11 mins 2 changes
    10:16
    Southend Central
    Balcombe
    Southend Central to Balcombe
  • Mon 6th May
    08:35
    2 hrs 11 mins 2 changes
    10:46
    Southend Central
    Balcombe
    Southend Central to Balcombe
  • Mon 6th May
    09:05
    2 hrs 11 mins 2 changes
    11:16
    Southend Central
    Balcombe
    Southend Central to Balcombe
  • Mon 6th May
    09:35
    2 hrs 11 mins 2 changes
    11:46
    Southend Central
    Balcombe
    Southend Central to Balcombe
  • Mon 6th May
    10:05
    2 hrs 11 mins 2 changes
    12:16
    Southend Central
    Balcombe
    Southend Central to Balcombe
  • Mon 6th May
    10:35
    2 hrs 11 mins 2 changes
    12:46
    Southend Central
    Balcombe
    Southend Central to Balcombe
  • Mon 6th May
    11:05
    2 hrs 11 mins 2 changes
    13:16
    Southend Central
    Balcombe
    Southend Central to Balcombe
  • Mon 6th May
    11:35
    2 hrs 11 mins 2 changes
    13:46
    Southend Central
    Balcombe
    Southend Central to Balcombe
  • Mon 6th May
    12:05
    2 hrs 12 mins 2 changes
    14:17
    Southend Central
    Balcombe
    Southend Central to Balcombe
  • Mon 6th May
    12:35
    2 hrs 11 mins 2 changes
    14:46
    Southend Central
    Balcombe
    Southend Central to Balcombe
  • Mon 6th May
    13:05
    2 hrs 11 mins 2 changes
    15:16
    Southend Central
    Balcombe
    Southend Central to Balcombe
  • Mon 6th May
    13:35
    2 hrs 11 mins 2 changes
    15:46
    Southend Central
    Balcombe
    Southend Central to Balcombe
  • Mon 6th May
    14:05
    2 hrs 11 mins 2 changes
    16:16
    Southend Central
    Balcombe
    Southend Central to Balcombe
  • Mon 6th May
    14:35
    2 hrs 11 mins 2 changes
    16:46
    Southend Central
    Balcombe
    Southend Central to Balcombe

About Southend Central Station

Station name Southend Central (SOC)
Address Southend Central station, Clifftown Road, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 1AB
Managed by CC

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:45 - 18:45
Saturday 06:30 - 21:00
Sunday 07:30 - 19:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

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

About Balcombe Station

Station name Balcombe (BAB)
Address Balcombe station, London Road, Balcombe, West Sussex, RH17 6JQ
Managed by SN

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:30 - 14:30
Sunday Closed
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

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

Frequently asked questions about trains between Southend Central and Balcombe

The travel time between Southend Central and Balcombe by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 37 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 11 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Southend Central and Balcombe vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 38 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 04:34, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:59.

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Amenities on trains between Southend Central and Balcombe 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 Central & Balcombe. owever, there are 38 possible journeys which require a change.

Elizabeth Line, Thameslink, c2c, Abellio Greater Anglia are the main train operating companies running services between Southend Central and Balcombe.

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