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How to get fromSouthend-on-Sea to Greater Manchesterby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to London Liverpool Streettrain train Southend Victoria - London Liverpool Street
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
    4h 16m
    £89–157

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Temp Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus bus 737
    2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Raby Streetbus bus 540
    8h 33m
    £40–95

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Southend Central to West Hamtrain train Shoeburyness - London Fenchurch Street / ...
    2. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Shudehill Interchangebus bus Ukn30 / ...
    6h 48m
    £47–109

  4. Drive 217.6 mi

    1. Drive from Southend-on-Sea to Greater Manchestercar car 217.6 mi
    4h 11m
    £53–77

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, line 111 bus

    1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the bus from Oxford Road Station to Maine Roadbus bus
    4h 33m
    £94–318

  6. Train to London City Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Southend Central to West Hamtrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LCY - MAN
    5h 59m
    £228–395

  7. Fly from London Southend Airport

    1. Fly from London Southend Airport (SEN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SEN - MAN
    5h 17m
    £46–212

  8. Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Southend Central to West Hamtrain train
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    5h 8m
    £122–288

  9. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to London Liverpool Streettrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane STN - MAN
    6h 53m
    £86–219

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

Calendar311Weekly Services
Duration4h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket£89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 229.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 16m

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

You can take a train from Southend Victoria to Maine Road via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, Manchester Piccadilly, and Charlotte Street in around 4h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Station Interchange to Raby Street via Bus Station, Temp Bus Station, and Milton Keynes Coachway in around 8h 33m.

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