CrossCountry
Great Western Railway
Trains to Exeter from Southend East
| First train | 11:03 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 19:17 | |
| Departure station | Southend East | |
| Arrival station | Exeter | |
| Journey time | From 3h 52m | |
| Distance | 193 miles (311 km) | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
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Travelling from Southend East to Exeter by train
If you're planning to travel from Southend East to Exeter, we're here to help!
On average, the train journey from Southend East to Exeter takes around 4 hours 20 minutes. There are normally 0 trains per day travelling from Southend East to Exeter.
You'll have to make 2 changes on your journey to Exeter, as there are no direct trains.
Great Western Railway, c2c and CrossCountry trains run on this route.
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How do I find cheap train tickets from Southend East to Exeter?
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3. Book split tickets
Our handy feature SplitSave will 'split' your train journey into multiple tickets, which can be much cheaper than buying a single ticket. Find out more about split tickets.
4. Travel Off-Peak
If you can be flexible with your travel times, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets are usually cheaper in the UK. Generally, Off-Peak times are any time at weekends and outside of Monday to Friday morning and evening rush hours.
5. Consider a Season Ticket
Best for commuters, if you catch a train on the same route more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly, weekly and flexi options available, find out if a Season Ticket for Southend East to Exeter is right for you.
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§Advance adult single fare. Excludes booking fee. Prices seen by Trainline customers in the last 30 days. Availability limited.