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Important passenger notice

If there are any important notices you need to know, we will always do our best to let passengers know well in advance. You can find any disruptions to London Southend Airport services below.

Last updated: 3rd November 2026

Changes to rail services

Over the coming weeks and during the Christmas holidays there will be some changes to the provision of rail services to and from London Southend Airport. Full details of the affected dates can be found below.

DatesDetails
2nd November21:34 train to London Liverpool Street will terminate at Shenfield.
4th, 18th, 25th November23:59 train to London Liverpool Street will be replaced by bus service.
28th & 29th NovemberBuses to replace trains between Southend Victoria and Newbury Park (TfL Central Line station). Tickets accepted between Newbury Park and Stratford / Liverpool Street.
24th DecemberOn Christmas Eve all train services on Greater Anglia will cease at 22:00.
25th & 26th DecemberNo trains on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
27th-31st DecemberTrains will run from Southend Victoria to Shenfield only.
1st-4th JanuaryRail replacement buses will operate between Shenfield and Newbury Park (TfL Central Line station) – tickets accepted between Newbury Park and Stratford / Liverpool Street.

Alternative transport options

  • X30 bus service. The X30 bus runs twice hourly from Southend to Stansted Airport via London Southend Airport and Chelmsford. This service is operated by First Group Buses. Find the X30 bus timetable here, or use the First Bus App.
  • Arriva bus routes. Services 7 and 8 operate between Shoeburyness, Thorpe Bay, Southend Airport, Rochford, Ashingdon and Rayleigh. Service 9 operates between Thorpe Bay, Eastwood and Rayleigh.
  • Taxi. Andrews Taxis provides the official taxi service at London Southend Airport. Contact them on +44 (0) 1702 200 200
  • Bus service. Hourly connection to the c2c line via Basildon, for trains to London. Estimated journey time 11 minutes to Southend Central.
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Public transport route planner Traveline can help you plan your journey.

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Useful links

Greater Anglia service alterations • Greater Anglia live disruptions • X30 bus timetable • Arriva number 9 • C2C service alterations

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