The average train between Manchester and South East takes 4h 2m and the fastest train takes 3h 35m. There is an hourly train service from Manchester to South East. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Manchester and South East. 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 South East at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 4h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Manchester to South East? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Manchester to South East. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at South East station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
Manchester to South East train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to South East train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Chertsey station.
Book your Manchester to South East train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Manchester and South East is 259.6 km. The road distance is 341 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Chertsey via London Euston, Euston station, Vauxhall, and Vauxhall in around 3h 49m.