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Trip Overview

The average train between Exeter and Southend-on-Sea takes 4h 5m and the fastest train takes 3h 32m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

4h 5m
Duration
218 mi
Distance
£114
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Exeter to Southend-on-Sea train times

Trains run hourly between Exeter and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 1:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 9:14 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 1:58 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia6h 7m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 22m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 58m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia6h 9m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 22m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 58m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia6h 27m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 22m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 58m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia6h 18m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 13m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 16m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 52m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 49m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 37m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia6h 27m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 22m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 58m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia6h 27m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 22m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 58m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 21m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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.

Map of how to get from Exeter to Southend-on-Sea.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 218.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 5m

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Southend Victoria via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 3h 36m.

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