London to Southend-on-Sea, Essex (LGW–SEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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London to Southend-on-Sea, Essex
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
18 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between LGW and SEN, connecting options are available through 18 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LGW to SEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,049
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Southend-on-Sea, Essex is 0 hours the same as London.
LGW: BST · SEN: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in London, it's 6:00 PM in Southend-on-Sea, Essex.
Getting to LGW

The Gatwick Express runs non-stop from London Victoria to the South Terminal in 30 minutes, with trains every 15 minutes (from £21.50 one-way; advance fares cheaper online). Thameslink trains from London Bridge, Blackfriars, City Thameslink, and Farringdon are slower (35–45 min) but significantly cheaper; often £10–13 on Oyster or contactless. Southern trains also serve the route.National coaches (National Express, Megabus) connect Gatwick to Victoria Coach Station for £6–15. Taxis from central London cost £70–100+ depending on traffic. Driving via M23 and A23 takes 35–60 minutes; multi-storey car parks are directly connected to both terminals by a 2-minute monorail shuttle.

Facts

LGW–SEN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the London to Southend-on-Sea, Essex route.
Route details
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections18 hubs
Origin: LGW
Full nameLondon Gatwick Airport
IATA / ICAOLGW / EGKK
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr43.2M
Elevation202 ft / 62 m
Destination: SEN
Full nameLondon Southend Airport
IATA / ICAOSEN / EGMC
TimezoneEurope/London
Elevation49 ft / 15 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LGW to SEN flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through NBE, IBZ, MLA, AMS, PMI, BER, CDG, PSA, ALC, AYT, GVA, AGP, BCN, RAK, FAO, TFS, LPA and DLM. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

18 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via NBE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.