Manchester to Southend by train
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Overview: trains from Manchester to Southend
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Travelling from Manchester to Southend by train
Want to know how to get from Manchester to Southend by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!
The fastest trains from Manchester to Southend take around 3 hours and 51 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 294 kilometres.
On weekdays, the first train leaving Manchester is scheduled to depart at around 05:04. The last departure is usually at around 21:15 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Manchester at around 05:25, with the last train leaving at around 20:55. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 40 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 20 minutes.
Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from US$286.50.
We think any time is a great time to visit Southend, 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 Southend.
Is there a direct train from Manchester to Southend?
The journey between Manchester and Southend usually involves one change of train.
We usually find at least one departure on the route from Manchester to Southend every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.
There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found at least one departure.
How long does it take to travel from Manchester to Southend?
The Manchester to Southend train travel takes about 3 hours and 51 minutes, no matter when you leave.
What are the Manchester to Southend train times and schedule?
If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Southend leaving Manchester at around 05:04 and the last train leaving at around 21:15 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Manchester at around 05:25, with the final departure at 20:55.
Other train journeys from Manchester
- From Manchester to Edinburgh From US$34.50
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Other train journeys to Southend
- From London to Southend From US$8.50
- From Shenfield to Southend From US$10.00
- From Birmingham to Southend From US$78.50
- From Romford to Southend From US$36.00
- From Luton to Southend From US$72.50
- From Basildon to Southend From US$9.27
- From Leicester to Southend From US$50.00
- From Doncaster to Southend From US$64.06
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- From Chelmsford to Southend From US$17.46
- From Grays to Southend From US$11.15
- From Sheffield to Southend From US$105.50
- From Leeds to Southend From US$56.50
- From Liverpool to Southend From US$127.50
- From Milton Keynes to Southend From US$149.50
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- From Southend to London From US$15.00
- From Southend to Preston From US$80.50
- From Southend to Shenfield From US$10.00
- From Southend to Bournemouth From US$58.00
- From Southend to Birmingham From US$45.00
- From Southend to Luton From US$72.00
- From Southend to Chafford Hundred Lakeside From US$11.15
- From Southend to Colchester From US$26.59
- From Southend to Brighton From US$38.00
- From Southend to Leeds From US$136.00
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- From Southend to Southend Airport From US$4.70
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