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Southend Pier

Southend-on-Sea

Southend Pier extends about 1.33 miles into the Thames Estuary and is described as the longest pleasure pier in the world. A pier railway has run its length since 1890.

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Where to stay

  • Southend-on-Sea seafrontHotels near the pier and Adventure Island
  • Southend town centreClose to both stations and the High Street
  • Leigh-on-SeaOld fishing town about 10 minutes away by car
  • Westcliff-on-SeaSeaside suburb next door, about 5 minutes away by car
  • RochfordMarket town about 15 minutes away by car

Getting there

  • Southend Central (c2c from Fenchurch Street) and Southend Victoria (Greater Anglia from Liverpool Street) are both about 45 minutes from London and a short walk down the High Street
  • First Essex buses serve Southend Travel Centre every 15 to 30 minutes, including routes 20, 21, 24, 26 and 28
  • The pier has no parking, but there is parking along the seafront and in the town centre
  • Brown signs lead to the pier from the A127 and A13
TipSouthend Central is the closest station for the pier; allow extra time on summer weekends when the seafront is busy.

Travel details can change, especially on event days — check with the venue or operator before you travel.

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Questions people ask

Where is the best place to stay near Southend Pier?

Southend-on-Sea seafront: Hotels near the pier and Adventure Island. Southend town centre: Close to both stations and the High Street. Leigh-on-Sea: Old fishing town about 10 minutes away by car. Westcliff-on-Sea: Seaside suburb next door, about 5 minutes away by car. Rochford: Market town about 15 minutes away by car.

How do I get to Southend Pier?

Southend Central (c2c from Fenchurch Street) and Southend Victoria (Greater Anglia from Liverpool Street) are both about 45 minutes from London and a short walk down the High Street. First Essex buses serve Southend Travel Centre every 15 to 30 minutes, including routes 20, 21, 24, 26 and 28. The pier has no parking, but there is parking along the seafront and in the town centre. Brown signs lead to the pier from the A127 and A13.

Any tips for visiting Southend Pier?

Southend Central is the closest station for the pier; allow extra time on summer weekends when the seafront is busy.

Which airport is closest to Southend Pier?

The nearest airport on this site is London Southend Airport, about 3 miles away in a straight line. See hotels near the airport.