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How to get fromManchester to Rochfordby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Manchester to Rochford 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 Rochfordtrain train London Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria
    3h 24m
    £82–127

  2. Fly to London Southend Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Southend Airport (SEN)plane plane MAN - SEN
    5h 53m
    £39–219

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)bus bus Uk023 / ...
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Rochfordtrain train London Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria
    5h 33m
    £47–67

  4. Drive  222.1 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Rochfordcar car 222.1 mi
    4h 5m
    £55–80

  5. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Rochfordtrain train
    4h 20m
    £91–307

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus bus 541 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Coach Stationbus bus 737
    9h 6m
    £42–69

  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 Stratford (London) to Rochfordtrain train
    5h 51m
    £231–415

  8. 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 Rochfordtrain train
    6h 21m
    £83–202

Manchester to Rochford by train, subway, and foot

Calendar319Weekly Services
Duration3h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 224 mi
  • Duration: 3h 24m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Rochford via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rochford via Milton Keynes Coachway, Coach Station, Bus Station, Railway Station, and Rayleigh in around 9h 6m.

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