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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 an average ticket price of €161 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 55m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €161, while a flight costs an average of €352.
Distance: 182 miles (294 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€161 Average price Cheapest | €352 Average price | €80 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 8m Average total duration 3h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 1h 55m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Manchester to Southend-on-Sea
Compare the available ways to get from Manchester to Southend-on-Sea, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Southend-on-Sea:
A train is €192 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Southend-on-Sea costing on average €352.
Other travel options to Southend-on-Sea take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 8m.
You'll arrive about 1h 7m sooner (3h 38m by train vs 4h 45m by car). Tickets start at around €161 compared to roughly €80 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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How to get from Manchester to Southend-on-Sea by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Southend-on-Sea is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:50 AM 1h15 Manchester 11:05 AM Southend-on-Sea €222 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
9:50 AM 1h15 Manchester 11:05 AM Southend-on-Sea €222 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
6:50 PM 1h00 Manchester 7:50 PM Southend-on-Sea €226 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
3:05 PM 1h05 Manchester 4:10 PM Southend-on-Sea €225 1 One-way 0 transfers8:55 AM 1h15 Manchester 10:10 AM Southend-on-Sea €314 1 One-way 0 transfers2:50 PM 1h10 Manchester 4:00 PM Southend-on-Sea €314 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Southend-on-Sea:
A train is €192 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Southend-on-Sea costing on average €352.
Other travel options to Southend-on-Sea take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 8m.
- Around 14 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Southend Victoria (SOV).
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry to go to Southend-on-Sea by train.
- Travel with British Airways, Loganair, BA Cityflyer to go to Southend-on-Sea by flight.
- 6 direct flights per day with British Airways.
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