The average bus between Exeter and Southend-on-Sea takes 8h 56m and the fastest bus takes 7h 31m. The bus service runs several times per day from Exeter to Southend-on-Sea. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 5 times a day between Exeter and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 2:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 4:55 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 2:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Central Bus Station and take an average of 8h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Exeter to Southend-on-Sea? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Southend-on-Sea station via Heathrow Central Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 56m.
Exeter to Southend-on-Sea bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.
Exeter to Southend-on-Sea bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.
The distance between Exeter and Southend-on-Sea is 309.5 km. The road distance is 406 km.
You can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Travel Centre via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 7h 36m.