How to travel from Southend-on-Sea to Manchester, United Kingdom
The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Manchester is around 357km (222 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 55m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Southend-on-Sea to Manchester by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Manchester → Southend-on-Sea if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to London Liverpool Street then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN).
- Duration2h 55m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost£245($285)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Manchester Piccadilly.
- Duration3h 25m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£95($110)
Multiple train operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Stratford (London) then take the bus to Manchester.
- Duration6h 20m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£35($42)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Southend-on-Sea and Manchester
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Southend-on-Sea to Manchester by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £30 ($36) and will take around 6h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £245 ($285).
The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Manchester is around 357km (222 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 294km (183 miles)
It takes around 3h 25m to get from Southend-on-Sea and Manchester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Manchester is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx £245 ($285).
The cheapest way to travel between Southend-on-Sea and Manchester, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £30 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Southend-on-Sea and Manchester. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Southend-on-Sea to Manchester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station and Euston station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.
Greater Anglia and Avanti West Coast run train services between Southend-on-Sea and Manchester. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Southend-on-Sea and Manchester. We recommend that you take the train to London Liverpool Street then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN). instead which will take 2h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Southend-on-Sea to Manchester. We recommend that you take the train to London Liverpool Street then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN). instead which will take 2h 55m.
The closest major airport to Manchester is Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Manchester. Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Southend-on-Sea and Manchester. The distance is around 375km (233 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Manchester is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around £95 ($110).
Compare travel optionsbetween Southend-on-Sea and Manchester
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 3 similar | 2h 55m | £245($285) | every 30 mins | 357km (222 miles) |
| Train to West Ham, plane | 3h 40m | £240($280) | hourly | 475km (295 miles) |
| Train to West Ham, Fly | 3h 45m | £425($500) | every 30 mins | 894km (556 miles) |
| Train to London Liverpool Street, Fly | 4h 20m | £205($240) | every 30 mins | 966km (600 miles) |
Train | 3h 25m | £95($110) | hourly | 365km (227 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 6h 20m | £35($42) | 4 times a week | 442km (274 miles) |
| Train to London Liverpool Street, Bus | 6h 35m | £30($36) | every 3 hours | 398km (247 miles) |
Drive | 3h 60m | £65($77) | on demand | 375km (233 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Southend-on-Sea and Manchester
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Loganair
Train operators
Greater Anglia
c2c
South Western Railway
Bus companies
Airports near Manchester
The following major airports near Manchester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Manchester Airport (MAN)
- Distance
- 13km (8 miles) from Manchester
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
- Distance
- 43km (27 miles) from Manchester
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
- Distance
- 58km (36 miles) from Manchester