The average train between Exmouth and Southend-on-Sea takes 5h and the fastest train takes 4h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Exmouth 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.
Trains run hourly between Exmouth and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 12:19 AM at night, and the last departure from Exmouth is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 12:22 PM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 5h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Exmouth to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Exmouth station and arriving at Southend-on-Sea station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
Exmouth to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exmouth to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Southend Victoria station.
Book your Exmouth to Southend-on-Sea train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Exmouth and Southend-on-Sea is 305.2 km. The road distance is 369 km.
You can take a train from Exmouth to Southend Victoria via Exeter St Davids, London Paddington, and Stratford (London) in around 4h 42m.