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How to get fromSouthend-on-Sea to Torquayby train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Southend-on-Sea to Torquay by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to Stratford (London)train train Southend Victoria - London Liverpool Street
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Newton Abbottrain train London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
    5h 6m
    £111–218

  2. Drive 232.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Southend-on-Sea to Torquaycar car 232.6 mi
    4h 42m
    £57–82

  3. Train to London City Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Southend Central to West Hamtrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LCY - EXT
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Torquaytrain train
    8h 6m
    £246–511

  4. Train via Exeter St Davids

    1. Take the train from Southend Central to West Hamtrain train
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Torquaytrain train
    6h 21m
    £99–231

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LHR - EXT
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Torquaytrain train
    7h 35m
    £206–463

  6. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Southend Central to London Fenchurch Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LGW - EXT
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Torquaytrain train
    7h 14m
    £123–267

Southend-on-Sea to Torquay by train and bus

Calendar155Weekly Services
Duration5h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£111Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 246.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 6m

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

You can take a train from Southend Victoria to Cary Parade via Stratford, London Paddington, Newton Abbot, and Rail Station in around 5h 6m.

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