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Southend-on-SeaSlough

Southend-on-Sea to Slough by train

Slough lies 91 km (56 mi) west of Southend-on-Sea, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

By rail the journey is about 52 min at the speeds typical of United Kingdom rail, over roughly 111 km (69 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.

Southend-on-SeaSlough

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Southend-on-SeaSlough
CountryUnited KingdomUnited Kingdom
Population295,310164,793
Elevation31 m (102 ft)33 m (108 ft)
Time nowUTC+1 (Europe/London)UTC+1 (Europe/London)
Stations on recordSouthend Victoria railway station, Southend Central railway station, Thorpe Bay railway stationBurnham railway station, Colnbrook railway station, Colnbrook Estate Halt railway station
Postal codesSS1–SS99SL1–SL95

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Common questions

How far is Slough from Southend-on-Sea?

91 km (56 mi) in a straight line, west of Southend-on-Sea; by road roughly 111 km (69 mi).

How long does it take to get from Southend-on-Sea to Slough by train?

About 52 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Southend-on-Sea and Slough?

No, both are on Europe/London at the moment.

Where these facts come from

  • GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
  • Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
  • OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
  • Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines

Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.