Southend Pier and Train
Southend On Sea, Essex
About Southend Pier and Train
The visitor information centre on the pier is the place to start, being the place to book boat trips etc and having information on the immediate amenities.
The Southend Pier Museum boasts an exciting range of vintage train and tram carriages plus pictorial memorabilia and period costumes.
Fishing is permitted on the pier at the Stem or the Pier Head.
Pier Trains leave the shore end of the pier on the hour and half hour on a seasonal timetable. Special seasonal trips also take place throughout the year such as ghost trains and Santa on the Pier.
Opening Times
26th March - 21st May
Monday to Friday 08:15 - 18:00
Saturday to Sunday 08:15 - 20:00
22nd May - 3rd September
Monday to Sunday 08:15 - 20:00
3rd September - 4th November
Monday to Friday 08:15 - 18:00
Saturday to Sunday 08:15 - 20:00
5th November - 24th March
Wednesday to Sunday 09:15 - 17:00
Pricing & Tickets
General Admission (Return Ticket)
Adults (17+): £5.20
Kids (3-16): £2.60
Family: £13.00
Book in advance for cheapest tickets
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