Place Leigh-on-Sea Station code LES DfT category C2 Number of platforms 3 | Grid reference TQ831857 Managed by c2c 2011/12 1.968 million | |
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Address Southend-on-Sea, Leigh-on-Sea SS9 2ET, United Kingdom Similar Prittlewell railway station, Westcliff railway station, Rochford railway station, Chalkwell railway station, Thorpe Bay railway station | ||
Leigh-on-Sea railway station is on the London, Tilbury and Southend Railway line, serving the town of Leigh-on-Sea, Essex. It is 32 miles 43 chains (52.4 km) down the main line from London Fenchurch Street via Basildon and it is situated between Benfleet to the west and Chalkwell to the east. Its three-letter station code is LES.
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It was originally opened as Leigh by the London, Tilbury and Southend Railway on 1 July 1855, being renamed Leigh-on-Sea on 1 October 1904, but was rebuilt by the London, Midland and Scottish Railway on a new site, 880 yards (805 m) to the west, opening on 1 January 1934. The station and all trains serving it are currently operated by c2c.
History
The original station was built in Leigh Old Town and opened in 1855, but a larger three-platform station some distance to the west was opened on 4 January 1934 to replace the first structure. The original building was then used by a local Sea Scout troop until the northern platform buildings were demolished to allow the widening of the adjacent road. The other platform and station building still exist and are currently used by Leigh Sailing Club.
When the London Underground's District line operated a seasonal non-stop excursion service between 1910 and 1939 through to the Southend area, Leigh-on-Sea was the first stop after Upminster.
Services
The typical off-peak service frequency is:
During peak hours there are additional trains to and from Fenchurch Street, some of which terminate at Leigh-on-Sea.