Southend to Manchester by train
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Overview: trains from Southend to Manchester
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Travelling from Southend to Manchester by train
Want to know how to get from Southend to Manchester by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!
The fastest trains from Southend to Manchester take around 3 hours and 48 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 294 kilometres.
On weekdays, the first train leaving Southend is scheduled to depart at around 04:00. The last departure is usually at around 21:10 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Southend at around 04:31, with the last train leaving at around 19:53. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 55 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 19 minutes.
Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from CA$160.55.
We think any time is a great time to visit Manchester, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.
For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Manchester.
Is there a direct train from Southend to Manchester?
The journey between Southend and Manchester usually involves one change of train.
We usually find at least one departure on the route from Southend to Manchester every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.
Trains are typically more frequent on weekends, when we found at least one departure.
How long does it take to travel from Southend to Manchester?
The Southend to Manchester train travel takes about 3 hours and 48 minutes, no matter when you leave.
What are the Southend to Manchester train times and schedule?
If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Manchester leaving Southend at around 04:00 and the last train leaving at around 21:10 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Southend at around 04:31, with the final departure at 19:53.
Other train journeys from Southend
- From Southend to London From CA$20.15
- From Southend to Preston From CA$104.65
- From Southend to Shenfield From CA$13.00
- From Southend to Bournemouth From CA$75.40
- From Southend to Birmingham From CA$58.50
- From Southend to Luton From CA$93.60
- From Southend to Chafford Hundred Lakeside From CA$15.66
- From Southend to Colchester From CA$37.37
- From Southend to Brighton From CA$53.41
- From Southend to Leeds From CA$176.80
- From Southend to Peterborough From CA$95.87
- From Southend to Southend Airport From CA$6.60
- From Southend to York From CA$206.70
- From Southend to Leicester From CA$106.60
- From Southend to Chelmsford From CA$24.53
Other train journeys to Manchester
- From London to Manchester From CA$60.45
- From Cheltenham to Manchester From CA$37.70
- From Edinburgh to Manchester From CA$25.35
- From Carlisle to Manchester From CA$56.55
- From York to Manchester From CA$25.35
- From Warrington to Manchester From CA$3.90
- From Chester to Manchester From CA$10.40
- From Crewe to Manchester From CA$9.10
- From Norwich to Manchester From CA$61.10
- From Huddersfield to Manchester From CA$13.00
- From Cardiff to Manchester From CA$44.85
- From Bristol to Manchester From CA$40.30
- From Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester From CA$12.35
- From Birmingham to Manchester From CA$18.85
- From Southampton to Manchester From CA$56.55
Other train journeys from Manchester
- From Manchester to Edinburgh From CA$44.85
- From Manchester to York From CA$25.35
- From Manchester to Huddersfield From CA$11.70
- From Manchester to Chester From CA$5.20
- From Manchester to Crewe From CA$5.20
- From Manchester to Blackpool From CA$18.20
- From Manchester to Cardiff From CA$52.65
- From Manchester to Leeds From CA$7.15
- From Manchester to Cambridge From CA$97.50
- From Manchester to Stevenage From CA$71.50
- From Manchester to Doncaster From CA$23.40
- From Manchester to Peterborough From CA$43.55
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