Southend-on-Sea to Paignton Trains

Southend-on-Sea to Paignton trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Southend-on-Sea and Paignton takes 6h 19m and the fastest train takes 5h 27m. 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.

6h 19m
Duration: 239 mi
Distance: £108
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Southend Central to West Hamtrain
Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter St Davidstrain
Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paigntontrain

6h 41m

£87–185

Southend-on-Sea to Paignton train times

Trains run hourly between Southend-on-Sea and Paignton. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southend-on-Sea is at 7:22 PM which arrives into Paignton at 5:50 AM. All services require a transfer at West Ham and take an average of 6h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:48 AM → 11:57 AM
6h 8m • 3 changes
6:48 AM → 12:48 PM
5h 59m • 3 changes
7:48 AM → 1:47 PM
5h 58m • 3 changes
8:48 AM → 3:00 PM
6h 11m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

6:35 AM → 1:22 PM
6h 46m • 3 changes
7:35 AM → 1:44 PM
6h 8m • 3 changes
8:22 AM → 3:21 PM
6h 58m • 3 changes
9:22 AM → 3:49 PM
6h 26m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:53 AM → 11:43 AM
5h 50m • 3 changes
7:11 AM → 12:39 PM
5h 27m • 3 changes
8:09 AM → 1:43 PM
5h 33m • 3 changes
9:03 AM → 2:48 PM
5h 44m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:53 AM → 11:43 AM
5h 50m • 3 changes
7:11 AM → 12:39 PM
5h 27m • 3 changes
8:09 AM → 1:43 PM
5h 33m • 3 changes
9:03 AM → 2:48 PM
5h 44m • 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.

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

You can take a train from Southend Central to Paignton via West Ham, West Ham station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, and Exeter St Davids in around 6h 41m.

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