What is the cheapest way to get from Paignton to Southend-on-Sea?

The cheapest way to get from Paignton to Southend-on-Sea is to train via Exeter which costs £35 - £110 and takes 6h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Paignton to Southend-on-Sea?

The fastest way to get from Paignton to Southend-on-Sea is to drive which takes 4h 41m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Paignton and Southend-on-Sea?

No, there is no direct bus from Paignton to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Great Western Road and arriving at Travel Centre via Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (STN) and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Paignton and Southend-on-Sea?

No, there is no direct train from Paignton to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Paignton and arriving at Southend Victoria via Newton Abbot, London Paddington and Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.

How far is it from Paignton to Southend-on-Sea?

The distance between Paignton and Southend-on-Sea is 248 miles. The road distance is 234.1 miles.

How do I travel from Paignton to Southend-on-Sea without a car?

The best way to get from Paignton to Southend-on-Sea without a car is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs £85 - £210.

How long does it take to get from Paignton to Southend-on-Sea?

It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Paignton to Southend-on-Sea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paignton to Southend-on-Sea bus from?

Paignton to Southend-on-Sea bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Great Western Road station.

Where do I catch the Paignton to Southend-on-Sea train from?

Paignton to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newton Abbot station.

Train or bus from Paignton to Southend-on-Sea?

The best way to get from Paignton to Southend-on-Sea is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs £85 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £90 and takes 9h 24m.

Where does the Paignton to Southend-on-Sea bus arrive?

Paignton to Southend-on-Sea bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Paignton to Southend-on-Sea train arrive?

Paignton to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Paignton to Southend-on-Sea?

Yes, the driving distance between Paignton to Southend-on-Sea is 234 miles. It takes approximately 4h 41m to drive from Paignton to Southend-on-Sea.

How do I get a train ticket from Paignton to Southend-on-Sea?

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Paignton to Southend-on-Sea - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to London PaddingtonTotnes - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Southend VictoriaLondon Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria / ...
4h 46m
£88–202
Train via Exeter
cheapest
1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davids
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Waterloo
3. Take the train from West Ham to Southend Central
6h 15m
£36–102
Bus
1. Take the bus from Great Western Road to Heathrow Central Bus Station404 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Station727 / ...
9h 24m
£51–88
Drive 232.8 mi
1. Drive from Paignton to Southend-on-Sea232.8 mi
4h 41m
£57–82
Train, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davids
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London City Airport (LCY)EXT - LCY
3. Take the train from West Ham to Southend Central
8h 13m
£209–591
Train, fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davids
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)EXT - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridge
4. Take the train from London Fenchurch Street to Southend Central
7h 30m
£128–300
Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davids
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)EXT - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Southend Victoria
8h 26m
£167–429

Paignton to Southend-on-Sea by train

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Distance: 246.2 mi
Duration: 4h 46m

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

You can take a train from Paignton to Southend Victoria via Newton Abbot, London Paddington, and Stratford (London) in around 4h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Great Western Road to Travel Centre via Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (STN), and Bus Station in around 9h 24m.

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