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Wickford Railway Station
Southend Line
Wickford - Southend
0:35
Hours from
LONDON
2:45
Hours from
Birmingham

Journey through Essex market towns as you travel to the traditional seaside town of Southend.

After departing the market town of Wickford, your next stop is Rayleigh Station. Leave the train here to explore National Trust Rayleigh Mount, less than 10 minutes walk from the station. Once home to a Norman Castle, today visitors can walk around where the castle once stood and explore the nearby Rayleigh Windmill.

Further along the line, as you approach Southend Airport, you may have chance for some plane spotting from the train, as the railway skirts the end of the runway.

Next stop is Prittlewell Station, where you can take a short 10 minute walk to the 12th century Prittlewell Priory.

Back on the train and the last stop is Southend Victoria Station. Leave the station and walk 15 minutes through the town centre to reach the coast. Southend town centre offers a top-quality shopping experience with high-street favourites, street markets and independent boutiques.

Southend boasts over seven miles of sandy beaches including three blue flag beaches. Thrill seekers will love Adventure Island, an amusement park located on the seafront. Nearby you can take a walk along Southend Pier, the longest leisure pier in the world at 1.33 miles (2km) from the shore. Want to rest your legs? Take the Pier Train that runs frequently throughout the day.

Explore the Southend Line on foot with these beautiful railway walks:

Rochford Circular Walk

Southend Victoria to Leigh

Highlights

Discovering the history behind Prittlewell Priory

Exploring the attractions that Southend has to offer

Taking the Pier Train to the end of the Victorian Pier

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Getting there

Car parking is available at Southend Victoria Station.

Frequent services are available from London Liverpool Street to Wickford and Southend.

The line provides easy access for arrivals and departures at Southend Airport.

Route

Wickford - Southend

Cost

Info
£9.60 Off-Peak Day Return

Opening times

All year | 7 days a week

Journey time

0:23

Distance

15 miles | 24 km

Time from London

0:35 hours (see itinerary)

Plan your trip

Wickford

Explore this Essex market town boasting high street shopping favourites.

Rayleigh

Discover the area's history as you walk around National Trust Rayleigh Mount, less than 10 minutes walk from the station and learn more at the nearby Rayleigh Windmill.

Hockley

Explore the picturesque Hockley Woods, less than a 15 minute walk from the station.

Rochford

Take a walk around the peaceful Rochford Reservoir.

Southend Airport

Easy access to international departures and arrivals.

Prittlewell

Discover the history behind the 12th century Prittlewell Priory, located a 10 minutes walk from the station.

Southend Victoria

Southend has lots to offer with a great coast and beautiful beaches covering over seven miles and safe swimming, Adventure Island, Central Museum and Planetarium, the Kursaal, Prittlewell Priory, Seafront Arcades and Sea Life Adventure, Southend Pier.

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