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Southend-on-Sea to Paignton trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Southend-on-Sea and Paignton takes 5h 21m and the fastest train takes 4h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Southend-on-Sea to Paignton. 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 21m
Duration
246 mi
Distance
£128
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Southend-on-Sea to Paignton train times

Trains run hourly between Southend-on-Sea and Paignton. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southend-on-Sea is at 11:01 PM which arrives into Paignton at 9:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 5h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 13m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)8h 27m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 53m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 27m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 52m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 29m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 53m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 27m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 52m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 29m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 53m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 27m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 52m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 29m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 53m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 27m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 52m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 29m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 53m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 27m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 52m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 29m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 29m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 26m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country4h 36m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 31m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Southend-on-Sea to Paignton? 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 Southend-on-Sea to Paignton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 246.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 21m

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

You can take a train from Southend Victoria to Paignton via Stratford, London Paddington, and Newton Abbot in around 5h 3m.

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