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Plymouth to Southend-on-Sea trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Plymouth and Southend-on-Sea takes 5h 7m and the fastest train takes 4h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Plymouth 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.

5h 7m
Duration
270 mi
Distance
£147
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Plymouth to London Paddingtontrain train Penzance - London Paddington / ...
  2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Southend Victoriatrain train London Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria
4h 45m
£125–236

Plymouth to Southend-on-Sea train times

Trains run hourly between Plymouth and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 7:30 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 5h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Plymouth to Southend-on-Sea.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 269.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 7m

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

You can take a train from Plymouth to Southend Victoria via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 4h 45m.

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