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Southend-on-Sea to Manchester Train prices and times

Planning a journey from Southend-on-Sea to Manchester? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as €61.56, with average prices for this route around €61.56. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
04:00 4 hours 25 minutes, Changes required Southend Victoria	08:25 Manchester Piccadilly	Find Tickets
04:30 4 hours 15 minutes, Changes required Southend Victoria	08:45 Manchester Piccadilly	Find Tickets
05:05 4 hours 14 minutes, Changes required Southend Victoria	09:19 Manchester Piccadilly	Find Tickets
05:40 4 hours 4 minutes, Changes required Southend Victoria	09:44 Manchester Piccadilly	Find Tickets
05:55 4 hours 10 minutes, Changes required Southend Victoria	10:05 Manchester Piccadilly	Find Tickets
06:25 3 hours 54 minutes, Changes required Southend Victoria	10:19 Paris	Find Tickets

Southend-on-Sea to Manchester Train Route Details

First train

04:00

Last train

20:31

Departure station

Southend-on-Sea

Arrival station

Manchester

Journey time

3 hours 48 minutes

Distance

294 km

Price

€61.56*

Train operators

Avanti West Coast, Elizabeth line, CrossCountry

How to book cheap train tickets from Southend-on-Sea to Manchester

Traveling in off-peak train times

Taking advantage of Off-Peak train tickets is another effective way to save on your train journey from Southend-on-Sea to Manchester. These tickets are generally cheaper and can be used during quieter periods, typically outside of morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Southend-on-Sea to Manchester for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Southend-on-Sea to Manchester, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Did you know that purchasing Advance Tickets can significantly reduce your travel expenses? On average, these tickets can save you an impressive 61% on fares. The best part is that the earlier you book (ideally up to 12 weeks in advance), the greater the savings!

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

Southend-on-Sea to Manchester train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with their own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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Southend-on-Sea to Manchester Train prices and times

Southend-on-Sea to Manchester Train Route Details