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Manchester to Essex trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Essex takes 3h 52m and the fastest train takes 3h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester to Essex. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 52m
Duration
227 mi
Distance
£104
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain train Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
  2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to White Notleytrain train London Liverpool Street - Braintree
4h 9m
£87–156

Manchester to Essex train times

Trains run hourly between Manchester and Essex. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Essex at 7:41 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Manchester to Essex.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 227.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 52m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to White Notley via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 9m.

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