How to get to Plymouth from Southend-on-Sea

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from Southend-on-Sea to Plymouth

How to get to Plymouth from Southend-on-Sea by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from Southend-on-Sea to Plymouth is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Great Western Rail
07:525h11
Southend-on-Sea
13:03Plymouth
£971One-way
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Great Western Rail
07:525h11
Southend-on-Sea
13:03Plymouth
£971One-way
0 changes

Fastest

Great Western Rail
07:525h11
Southend-on-Sea
13:03Plymouth
£971One-way
0 changes

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FAQs: Southend-on-Sea to Plymouth

Travel to Plymouth easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Southend-on-Sea to Plymouth.

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You can travel between Southend-on-Sea and Plymouth by train.
The cheapest way to travel from Southend-on-Sea to Plymouth is a train with an average price of £74.
The fastest way to travel from Southend-on-Sea to Plymouth is by train with an average journey time of 4h 57m.
The Southend-on-Sea to Plymouth distance is approximately 364 km.
The average frequency per day from Southend-on-Sea to Plymouth is:
  • Around 4 trains per day.
  • Around 3 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Southend-on-Sea and Plymouth as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Southend-on-Sea to Plymouth:
  • Flights mostly depart from London Gatwick Airport and arrive in Newquay Cornwall Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Southend Victoria (SOV) and arrive in Plymouth station (PLY).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Southend-on-Sea to Plymouth, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Great Western Rail, Abellio Greater Anglia to go to Plymouth by train.
Omio customers who travel from Southend-on-Sea to Plymouth often also extend their vacation to go to London, Bristol, Bristol Airport, Exeter, Manchester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Plymouth and these popular destinations at a great price.

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