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Essex to Manchester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Essex and Manchester takes 4h and the fastest train takes 3h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Essex to Manchester. 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
Duration
227 mi
Distance
£102
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from White Notley to London Liverpool Streettrain train Braintree - London Liverpool Street
  2. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
3h 37m
£87–155

Essex to Manchester train times

Trains run hourly between Essex and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 6:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essex is at 9:08 PM which arrives into Manchester at 8:44 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 4h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Essex to Manchester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 227.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h

What companies run services between Essex, England and Manchester, England?

You can take a train from White Notley to Manchester Piccadilly via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 3h 37m.

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