Southend-on-Sea to Exeter Trains

Southend-on-Sea to Exeter trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Southend-on-Sea and Exeter takes 4h 5m and the fastest train takes 3h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Southend-on-Sea to Exeter. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 5m
Duration: 218 mi
Distance: £114
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Southend Victoria to Stratford (London)train Southend Victoria - London Liverpool Street
Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...

4h 2m

£94–170

Southend-on-Sea to Exeter train times

Trains run hourly between Southend-on-Sea and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southend-on-Sea is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Exeter at 10:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 4h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

7:32 AM → 11:13 AM
3h 41m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 11:54 AM
3h 56m • 2 changes
8:30 AM → 12:04 PM
3h 34m • 2 changes
9:10 AM → 1:07 PM
3h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:40 AM → 9:27 AM
3h 47m • 2 changes
6:25 AM → 10:08 AM
3h 43m • 2 changes
7:32 AM → 11:13 AM
3h 41m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 11:54 AM
3h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:40 AM → 9:27 AM
3h 47m • 2 changes
6:25 AM → 10:08 AM
3h 43m • 2 changes
7:32 AM → 11:13 AM
3h 41m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 11:54 AM
3h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:40 AM → 9:27 AM
3h 47m • 2 changes
6:25 AM → 10:08 AM
3h 43m • 2 changes
7:32 AM → 11:13 AM
3h 41m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 11:54 AM
3h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:40 AM → 9:27 AM
3h 47m • 2 changes
6:25 AM → 10:08 AM
3h 43m • 2 changes
7:32 AM → 11:13 AM
3h 41m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 11:54 AM
3h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:31 AM → 10:10 AM
3h 39m • 2 changes
7:11 AM → 11:08 AM
3h 57m • 2 changes
7:31 AM → 11:12 AM
3h 41m • 2 changes
8:31 AM → 12:12 PM
3h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

6:45 AM → 11:05 AM
4h 20m • 2 changes
8:23 AM → 12:10 PM
3h 47m • 2 changes
8:53 AM → 1:00 PM
4h 7m • 2 changes
9:23 AM → 1:11 PM
3h 48m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Southend-on-Sea to Exeter? 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.