How to travel from Manchester to Southend-on-Sea

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

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Southend-on-Sea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €64. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. 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 €64, and a flight costs an average of €63.

Distance: 182 miles (294 km)

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Flight

€192

Average price

Cheapest

€197

Average price

4h 8m

Average total duration

3h 38m

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30m

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4h 10m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 10m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

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0.9 - 1.8kg

CO2 emissions

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.

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from Manchester to Southend-on-Sea

How to get from Manchester to Southend-on-Sea by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Manchester to Southend-on-Sea is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Avanti West CoastW03164+TubeTube from London Euston to Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line)+Tfl RailG24369+Abellio Greater AngliaP47252
08:34AM3h56
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
12:30PMSouthend Victoria (SOV)
$1161One-way
3 transfers

Cheapest

Avanti West CoastW03164+TubeTube from London Euston to Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line)+Tfl RailG24369+Abellio Greater AngliaP47252
08:34AM3h56
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
12:30PMSouthend Victoria (SOV)
$1161One-way
3 transfers

Fastest

British AirwaysBA1373
05:20PM1h00
Manchester Airport
06:20PMLondon Heathrow Airport
$3141One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Avanti West CoastW02910+TubeTube from London Euston to Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line)+Tfl RailG24350+Abellio Greater AngliaP48765
08:14AM4h00
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
12:14PMSouthend Victoria (SOV)
$1161One-way
3 transfers
Avanti West CoastW02910+TubeTube from London Euston to Stratford (London)+Abellio Greater AngliaP47252
08:14AM4h16
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
12:30PMSouthend Victoria (SOV)
$1161One-way
2 transfers
Avanti West CoastW03164+TubeTube from London Euston to Stratford (London)+Abellio Greater AngliaP48775
08:34AM4h16
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
12:50PMSouthend Victoria (SOV)
$1161One-way
2 transfers
British AirwaysBA1369
03:05PM1h10
Manchester Airport
04:15PMLondon Heathrow Airport
$2551One-way
0 transfers
British AirwaysBA1361
10:15AM1h15
Manchester Airport
11:30AMLondon Heathrow Airport
$3141One-way
0 transfers
British AirwaysBA1359
09:00AM1h15
Manchester Airport
10:15AMLondon Heathrow Airport
$3141One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Manchester to Southend-on-Sea

Travel to Southend-on-Sea easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Manchester to Southend-on-Sea.

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There are 2 options to travel between Manchester and Southend-on-Sea including taking a train and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Southend-on-Sea is a flight with an average price of $79 (€63).

This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Southend-on-Sea:

A flight is $2 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Southend-on-Sea costing on average $80 (€64).

The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Southend-on-Sea is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 0m.

Other travel options to Southend-on-Sea take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 50m.

The distance from Manchester to Southend-on-Sea is approximately 182 miles (294 km).
The average frequency per day from Manchester to Southend-on-Sea is:
  • Around 9 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Southend-on-Sea as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Manchester to Southend-on-Sea:
  • Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Southend Victoria (SOV).
  • Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Manchester to Southend-on-Sea, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Avanti West Coast to go to Southend-on-Sea by train.
  • Travel with British Airways to go to Southend-on-Sea by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Manchester to Southend-on-Sea:
  • 6 direct flights per day with British Airways.
Omio customers who travel from Manchester to Southend-on-Sea often also extend their vacation to go to London, Stratford, Ilford, Croydon, Stansted Mountfitchet. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Southend-on-Sea and these popular destinations at a great price.
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