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Exeter to Southend-on-Sea trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Exeter and Southend-on-Sea takes 4h 2m 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 2m
Duration
218 mi
Distance
£116
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain train Penzance - London Paddington / ...
  2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Southend Victoriatrain train London Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria
3h 43m
£98–172

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 8:57 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 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Exeter to Southend-on-Sea.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 218.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 2m

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 43m.

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