Barnstaple to Southend-on-Sea Trains

Barnstaple to Southend-on-Sea trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Barnstaple and Southend-on-Sea takes 5h 49m and the fastest train takes 4h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnstaple 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.

5h 49m
Duration: 257 mi
Distance: £133
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
Take the train from Stratford (London) to Southend Victoriatrain

5h 18m

£111–200

Barnstaple to Southend-on-Sea train times

Trains run hourly between Barnstaple and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barnstaple is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 7:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 5h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

5:37 PM → 10:52 PM
5h 15m • 3 changes
7:36 PM → 1:58 AM
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6h 22m • 3 changes
9:36 PM → 7:34 AM
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9h 58m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:25 AM → 11:30 AM
5h 5m • 3 changes
7:22 AM → 1:14 PM
5h 52m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 2:13 PM
5h 38m • 3 changes
9:35 AM → 3:13 PM
5h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:25 AM → 11:30 AM
5h 5m • 3 changes
7:22 AM → 1:14 PM
5h 52m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 2:13 PM
5h 38m • 3 changes
9:35 AM → 3:13 PM
5h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:25 AM → 11:30 AM
5h 5m • 3 changes
7:22 AM → 1:14 PM
5h 52m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 2:13 PM
5h 38m • 3 changes
9:35 AM → 3:13 PM
5h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:25 AM → 11:30 AM
5h 5m • 3 changes
7:22 AM → 1:14 PM
5h 52m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 2:13 PM
5h 38m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Barnstaple 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.

Barnstaple to Southend-on-Sea trains

Trip Overview

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Barnstaple to Southend-on-Sea train times

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

5:37 PM → 10:52 PM

7:36 PM → 1:58 AM
Arrives next day

9:36 PM → 7:34 AM
Arrives next day

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:25 AM → 11:30 AM

7:22 AM → 1:14 PM

8:35 AM → 2:13 PM

9:35 AM → 3:13 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:25 AM → 11:30 AM

7:22 AM → 1:14 PM

8:35 AM → 2:13 PM

9:35 AM → 3:13 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:25 AM → 11:30 AM

7:22 AM → 1:14 PM

8:35 AM → 2:13 PM

9:35 AM → 3:13 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:25 AM → 11:30 AM

7:22 AM → 1:14 PM

8:35 AM → 2:13 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and Southend-on-Sea, England?

Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids

Train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington

Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids

Barnstaple to Southend-on-Sea trains

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Trip Overview

Train

Barnstaple to Southend-on-Sea train times

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

5:37 PM → 10:52 PM

7:36 PM → 1:58 AMArrives next day

9:36 PM → 7:34 AMArrives next day

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:25 AM → 11:30 AM

7:22 AM → 1:14 PM

8:35 AM → 2:13 PM

9:35 AM → 3:13 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:25 AM → 11:30 AM

7:22 AM → 1:14 PM

8:35 AM → 2:13 PM

9:35 AM → 3:13 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:25 AM → 11:30 AM

7:22 AM → 1:14 PM

8:35 AM → 2:13 PM

9:35 AM → 3:13 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:25 AM → 11:30 AM

7:22 AM → 1:14 PM

8:35 AM → 2:13 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and Southend-on-Sea, England?

Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids

Train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington

Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids

Train trips from Barnstaple

Train trips to Southend-on-Sea

Alternative transport options

7:36 PM → 1:58 AM
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9:36 PM → 7:34 AM
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