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How to get fromExeter to Southend-on-Seaby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Exeter to Southend-on-Sea by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain train Penzance - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Southend Victoriatrain train London Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria
    3h 36m
    £100–190

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Exeter to London Hammersmith Bridge Roadbus bus Uk045 / ...
    2. Take the train from West Ham to Southend Centraltrain train London Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...
    6h 11m
    £39–80

  3. Drive  211.2 mi

    1. Drive from Exeter to Southend-on-Seacar car 211.2 mi
    4h 22m
    £52–76

  4. Fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane EXT - LCY
    2. Take the train from West Ham to Southend Centraltrain train
    5h 46m
    £235–489

  5. Train via London

    1. Take the train from Exeter Central to London Waterlootrain train Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo
    2. Take the train from West Ham to Southend Centraltrain train London Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...
    4h 27m
    £85–192

  6. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane EXT - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain train
    3. Take the train from London Fenchurch Street to Southend Centraltrain train
    6h 18m
    £112–265

  7. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane EXT - LHR
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Southend Victoriatrain train
    6h 41m
    £205–443

Exeter to Southend-on-Sea by train

Calendar182Weekly Trains
Duration3h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 218.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 36m

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Southend Victoria via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 3h 36m.

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