The average train between Exeter and Leigh-on-Sea takes 4h 8m and the fastest train takes 3h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter to Leigh-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.
Trains run hourly between Exeter and Leigh-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 1:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 8:57 PM which arrives into Leigh-on-Sea at 5:46 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Leigh-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Leigh-on-Sea station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
Exeter to Leigh-on-Sea train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Leigh-on-Sea train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Leigh-on-Sea station.
Book your Exeter to Leigh-on-Sea train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and c2c.
The distance between Exeter and Leigh-on-Sea is 305.3 km. The road distance is 337 km.
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Leigh-on-Sea via London Paddington, Paddington, West Ham station, and West Ham in around 3h 38m.