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How to get fromGreater Manchester to Southend-on-Seaby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Greater Manchester to Southend-on-Sea by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. 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 Southend Victoriatrain train London Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria
    4h 5m
    £89–161

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Raby Street to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus bus 540
    2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Temp Bus Stationbus bus 737
    8h 2m
    £40–92

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Finchley Road / O2 Centrebus bus Ukn30 / ...
    2. Take the train from West Ham to Southend Centraltrain train London Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...
    6h 53m
    £47–110

  4. Drive 216.7 mi

    1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Southend-on-Seacar car 216.7 mi
    4h 14m
    £53–76

  5. Line 87 bus, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Parkside Road to Chester Streetbus bus
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Southend Victoriatrain train
    4h 51m
    £94–320

  6. Fly to London Southend Airport

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Southend Airport (SEN)plane plane MAN - SEN
    5h 29m
    £46–222

  7. Fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane MAN - LCY
    2. Take the train from West Ham to Southend Centraltrain train
    6h 6m
    £228–396

  8. Fly to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane MAN - SOU
    2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain train
    3. Take the train from West Ham to Southend Centraltrain train
    5h 12m
    £122–288

  9. Fly to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane MAN - STN
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Southend Victoriatrain train
    6h 59m
    £82–235

Greater Manchester to Southend-on-Sea by bus, train, subway, and foot

Calendar270Weekly Services
Duration4h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 228.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 5m

What companies run services between Greater Manchester, England and Southend-on-Sea, England?

You can take a bus from St Mary's to Southend Victoria via Manchester Piccadilly Rail Station, Manchester Piccadilly, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Raby Street to Travel Centre via Milton Keynes Coachway, Temp Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 8h 2m.

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