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

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There are 8 ways to get from 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
    3h 38m
    £83–128

  2. Fly to London Southend Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Southend Airport (SEN)plane plane MAN - SEN
    5h 21m
    £39–218

  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 West Ham to Southend Centraltrain train London Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...
    5h 32m
    £42–59

  4. Drive  217.4 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Southend-on-Seacar car 217.4 mi
    4h 21m
    £54–78

  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 Southend Victoriatrain train
    4h 33m
    £92–309

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Golders Green Stationbus bus 540 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Coach Stationbus bus A6
    7h 40m
    £40–66

  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
    5h 49m
    £226–407

  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 Southend Victoriatrain train
    6h 35m
    £84–203

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

Calendar319Weekly Services
Duration3h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£83Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 226.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 38m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Southend Victoria via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Travel Centre via Golders Green Station, Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 7h 40m.

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