The average train between South East and Manchester takes 4h 1m and the fastest train takes 3h 31m. There is an hourly train service from South East 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.
Trains run hourly between South East and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South East is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Manchester at 8:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Vauxhall and take an average of 4h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from South East to Manchester? 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 South East to Manchester. However, there are services departing from South East station and arriving at Manchester station via Vauxhall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
South East to Manchester train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Chertsey station.
South East to Manchester train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your South East to Manchester train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between South East and Manchester is 259.6 km. The road distance is 341 km.
You can take a train from Chertsey to Manchester Piccadilly via Vauxhall, Vauxhall station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 3h 49m.