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

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There are 9 ways to get from Southend-on-Sea to 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
    3h 44m
    £86–146

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus bus A6
    2. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Shudehill Interchangebus bus Ukn30 / ...
    8h 41m
    £32–60

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Southend Central to West Hamtrain train Shoeburyness - London Fenchurch Street / ...
    2. Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk023 / ...
    6h 17m
    £39–68

  4. Drive  217.6 mi

    1. Drive from Southend-on-Sea to Manchestercar car 217.6 mi
    4h 21m
    £54–78

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    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
    4h 8m
    £92–312

  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 34m
    £236–372

  7. Fly from London Southend Airport

    1. Fly from London Southend Airport (SEN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SEN - MAN
    5h 22m
    £44–219

  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
    4h 44m
    £118–281

  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 28m
    £85–190

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

Calendar312Weekly Services
Duration3h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 226.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 44m

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

You can take a train from Southend Victoria to Manchester Piccadilly via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 3h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Station Interchange to Shudehill Interchange via Bus Station, Coach Station, and Finchley Road / O2 Centre in around 8h 41m.

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