The average train between Torquay and Southend-on-Sea takes 5h 9m and the fastest train takes 4h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Torquay 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 Torquay and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Torquay is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 7:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Newton Abbot and take an average of 5h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 59m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Torquay to Southend-on-Sea? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Torquay to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Torquay station and arriving at Southend-on-Sea station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
Torquay to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newton Abbot station.
Torquay to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Southend Victoria station.
Book your Torquay to Southend-on-Sea train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Torquay and Southend-on-Sea is 319.8 km. The road distance is 396 km.
You can take a train from Paignton to Southend Victoria via Newton Abbot, London Paddington, and Stratford (London) in around 4h 56m.