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Southend East to Elstree Train prices and times

Planning a journey from Southend East to Elstree? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as £14.60, with average prices for this route around £14.60. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Operator	Find Tickets
16:43 2h 13m, Changes required Southend East	18:56 Elstree & Borehamwood	London Overground	Find Tickets
16:43 2h 23m, Changes required Southend East	19:06 Elstree & Borehamwood		Find Tickets
16:51 2h 20m, Changes required Southend East	19:11 Elstree & Borehamwood		Find Tickets
17:00 2h 11m, Changes required Southend East	19:11 Elstree & Borehamwood	London Overground	Find Tickets
17:06 2h 21m, Changes required Southend East	19:27 Elstree & Borehamwood		Find Tickets
17:25 2h 17m, Changes required Southend East	19:42 Paris		Find Tickets

Southend East to Elstree Train Route Details

First train

04:18

Last train

23:33

Departure station

Southend East

Arrival station

Elstree

Journey time

2h 7m

Distance

72 km

Price

£14.60*

Train operators

London Overground, c2c, Thameslink

How to book cheap train tickets from Southend East to Elstree

Traveling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Southend East to Elstree can result in significant cost savings.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Southend East to Elstree for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Southend East to Elstree, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Did you know that purchasing Advance Tickets can significantly reduce your travel expenses? On average, these tickets can save you an impressive 61% on fares. The best part is that the earlier you book (ideally up to 12 weeks in advance), the greater the savings!

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making traveling from Southend East to Elstree more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Southend East to Elstree train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with their own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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Trains from Southend East to Elstree from £14.60

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Southend East to Elstree Train prices and times

Southend East to Elstree Train Route Details