Southend-on-Sea to Manchester train with Avanti West Coast

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Southend-on-Sea to Manchester

Showing times and prices for Nov 07

Cheapest price

$98

Average price

$130

Fastest journey

4 h 8 m

Average duration

4 h 14 m

Trains per day

5

Distance

294 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Southend-on-Sea to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Southend-on-Sea to Manchester will cost around $130 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $98.

Fast trains

Of the 5 trains that leave Southend-on-Sea for Manchester on Fri, Nov 07, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Fri, Nov 07 the direct trains cover the 294 km distance in an average of 4 h 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 8 m .

On Fri, Nov 07 the slowest trains will take 4 h 17 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

Avanti West Coast
07:50AM4h15
Southend-on-Sea
12:05PMManchester
$981One-way
0 transfers
Avanti West Coast
01:51PM4h36
Southend-on-Sea
06:27PMManchester
$1371One-way
0 transfers
Avanti West Coast
03:11PM4h08
Southend-on-Sea
07:19PMManchester
$1381One-way
0 transfers
Avanti West Coast
08:12AM4h32
Southend-on-Sea
12:44PMManchester
$1381One-way
0 transfers
Avanti West Coast
07:24AM4h20
Southend-on-Sea
11:44AMManchester
$1381One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and flight for Southend-on-Sea to Manchester

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Southend-on-Sea to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €63. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 4m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €63, and a flight costs an average of €48.

Distance: 182 miles (294 km)

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Flight

€103

Average price

Cheapest

€167

Average price

4h 18m

Average total duration

3h 48m

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30m

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4h 4m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 4m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

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0.9 - 1.8kg

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Avanti West Coast

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British Airways

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Southend-on-Sea to Manchester train times

The table below shows live departures for Southend-on-Sea to Manchester trains for today, Thursday, November 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 1:33 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
avanti_west_coast7:13 AM Southend-on-Sea
4h17
11:30 AM Manchester0 transfersDirect
avanti_west_coast7:24 AM Southend-on-Sea
4h20
11:44 AM Manchester0 transfersDirect
avanti_west_coast7:30 AM Southend-on-Sea
4h14
11:44 AM Manchester0 transfersDirect
avanti_west_coast7:50 AM Southend-on-Sea
4h15
12:05 PM Manchester0 transfersDirect

This is the last train of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Southend-on-Sea to Manchester

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Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from $59 (€48)
Distance
182 miles (294 km)
Average train duration
3h 48m
Cheapest ticket price
$78 (€63)
Trains per day
3
Fastest train
3h 49m
First train
00:07
Last train
21:41

Key Takeaways

Train Ticket Prices
  • Budget Options: Train tickets from Southend-on-Sea to Manchester start from as low as $78 (€63) if booked well in advance.
  • Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $126 (€103) depending on the train type and class.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from $59 (€48)

Train companies: Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Trains from Southend-on-Sea to Manchester trainsAvanti West Coast, East Midlands Trains trains will get you between Southend-on-Sea and Manchester from $59 (€48). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Avanti West Coast

About
Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 49m
Cheapest Price
$86 (€71)
Avanti West Coast frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
First Class: Complimentary meals and drinks. Standard Class: Onboard shop with drinks and snacks
Seat reservation
First Class: Included in ticket price. Standard Class: Optional reservation for £8-12
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance for boarding/alighting available
Pets
Small pets free in carriers. Dogs £30 per single journey. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone

East Midlands Trains

About
East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
5h 37m
Cheapest Price
$140 (€114)
East Midlands Trains frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for Advance ticket holders
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs must be on lead and require a ticket (£6 for day ticket)
Quiet zone

FAQs: Trains from Southend-on-Sea to Manchester

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Southend-on-Sea to Manchester by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Manchester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
To fully experience Manchester, including its cultural landmarks, museums, and vibrant nightlife, spending 2 to 3 days is typically sufficient.
The train from Southend-on-Sea to Manchester takes 3h 49m and runs 3 per day.
In Manchester, you can explore Old Trafford, the home of Manchester United, with its tours and museum. Discover the Northern Quarter, known for its independent shops and street art, or enjoy a captivating performance at the Manchester Opera House. For nightlife, check out Deansgate Locks' bars and clubs. Spend a relaxing day at Heaton Park, one of Europe's largest municipal parks. Visit the Manchester Art Gallery, Science and Industry Museum, and see the stunning architecture of Manchester Cathedral. The John Rylands Library offers a look at rare manuscripts, while Castlefield invites leisurely strolls through its historic ruins and canals.
The last train from Southend-on-Sea to Manchester leaves at 9:41 PM.
The distance by train from Southend-on-Sea to Manchester is 182 miles (294 km).
Yes, there is a high-speed train from Southend-on-Sea to Manchester.
A day trip from Southend-on-Sea to Manchester is not feasible as the journey duration is 3h 49m. Trains run 3 times per day over a distance of 182 miles (294 km).
The train station in Southend-on-Sea that goes to Manchester is Southend Victoria (SOV), which connects to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
There is no direct train service currently available from Southend-on-Sea to Manchester.
The train journey from Southend-on-Sea to Manchester offers a mix of urban and rural landscapes, with highlights including views of the Essex countryside, the rolling hills of the East Midlands, and glimpses of historic towns like Colchester and Sheffield, making parts of the trip quite scenic.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Southend-on-Sea to Manchester.
Train ticket prices from Southend-on-Sea to Manchester can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $78 (€63), while the average price is around $126 (€103).
The cheapest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Manchester is by flight, with a cost of around $59 (€48).
The first train from Southend-on-Sea to Manchester leaves at 12:07 AM.
Yes, you can take the train from Southend-on-Sea to Manchester.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Southend-on-Sea to Manchester

Southend-on-Sea
Manchester
The major train station for departures in Southend-on-Sea is Chalkwell. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Chalkwell for your trip from Southend-on-Sea to Manchester.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 19:45 Saturday 06:40 - 16:15 Sunday 07:45 - 15:30
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
3 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: No
  • Step free access note: Step free access is not available to either platform at this station
  • Accessible public telephones: No
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible toilets: No
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: Toilets are located on Platforms 1&2. Access to the National key toilets must be requested at the Ticket Office window.
  • National key toilets: No
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities location: Ladies toilets
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: No
  • Storage location: Outside station entrance
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
  • Helpline Contact: 03457 44 44 22
  • Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transit options for Chalkwell
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement buses will call at the station entrance at stop A and B.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 13:00 Saturday 06:00 - 13:00 Sunday Closed No train service on Sundays
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
  • Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: No
  • Storage location: Within forecourt
  • Storage CCTV: No
Public transit options for Prittlewell
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop at the junction of East Street and Station Approach
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 18:45 Saturday 06:30 - 21:00 Sunday 07:30 - 19:00
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Platforms 3 & 4 Concourse. The National key toilets are located on the Platforms 3/4 Concourse; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: Platforms 3/4 concourse. This can be accessed using a radar key.
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Outside platforms 1/2 & on platform 3/4 concourse
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
  • Helpline Contact: 03457 44 44 22
  • Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transit options for Southend Central
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stops on Clifftown Road near The Last Public House
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 18:00 Saturday 06:30 - 15:30 Sunday 08:00 - 15:15
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: No
  • Step free access note: Step free access is only available from Ambleside Drive to platform 1 (London bound)
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: Platform 1. This can be accessed using a radar key.
  • Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Outside ticket office on platform 1 and at Riviera Drive entrance
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
  • Helpline Contact: 03457 44 44 22
  • Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transit options for Southend East
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stops on Southchurch Road, Bus Stop A (Towards Southend and London), Bus Stop B (Towards Shoeburyness)
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 09:4515:00 - 18:45 Saturday 06:00 - 09:4515:00 - 18:45 Sunday 07:00 - 10:4516:00 - 19:45
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: Mini supermarket Passport Photo Booth
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
  • Accessible taxis: Taxi rank at front of station
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: Yes
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The toilets are located near Platform 1. The National key toilets are located near Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The National key toilets are only all toilets including accessible (radar key) toilets are located alongside platform 1
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Beside station building in secure compound
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
  • Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78
  • Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transit options for Southend Victoria
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop on station forecourt
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 17:15 Saturday 07:00 - 15:45 Sunday 08:00 - 15:45
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
3 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: There are no lifts at the station, but step free access is available to both platforms from street level
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key.
  • National key toilets: No
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
  • Helpline Contact: 03457 44 44 22
  • Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transit options for Thorpe Bay
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stops at the front of the station on Acacia Drive

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