The average train between Newton Abbot and Southend-on-Sea takes 4h 30m and the fastest train takes 3h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Newton Abbot 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 Newton Abbot and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 12:38 AM at night, and the last departure from Newton Abbot is at 8:31 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 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Newton Abbot to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Newton Abbot station and arriving at Southend-on-Sea station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
Newton Abbot to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newton Abbot station.
Newton Abbot to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Southend Victoria station.
Book your Newton Abbot to Southend-on-Sea train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Newton Abbot and Southend-on-Sea is 322.6 km. The road distance is 383 km.
You can take a train from Newton Abbot to Southend Victoria via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 4h 3m.