What is the best way to travel from Manchester to Southend-on-Sea?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Trains, Flights and Buses to Southend-on-Sea from Manchester. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Southend-on-Sea from Manchester?
You can reach Southend-on-Sea with just £67 by taking a Train from Northern, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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Northern5h 54m005:23ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station11:17Southend-on-SeaShoeburyness Train Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 18/04/2025 05:23:00 to Shoeburyness Train Station, Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/04/2025 11:17:00. 50 Economy ticket for £67 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 54m
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Northern6h 0m005:23ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station11:23Southend-on-SeaShoeburyness Train Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 18/04/2025 05:23:00 to Shoeburyness Train Station, Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/04/2025 11:23:00. 50 Economy ticket for £67 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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EasyJet Airline5h 0m014:35Manchester AirportManchester Airport19:35London Southend AirportLondon Southend Airport0EconomyA Flight from EasyJet Airline goes from Manchester Airport, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 18/04/2025 14:35:00 to London Southend Airport, London Southend Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/04/2025 19:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £223 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
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Ryanair7h 15m005:45Liverpool AirportLiverpool Airport13:00London Southend AirportLondon Southend Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) at 18/04/2025 05:45:00 to London Southend Airport, London Southend Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/04/2025 13:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £271 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
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Jet2.com29h 45m017:15Manchester AirportManchester Airport23:00London Southend AirportLondon Southend Airport0EconomyA Flight from Jet2.com goes from Manchester Airport, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 18/04/2025 17:15:00 to London Southend Airport, London Southend Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/04/2025 23:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £363 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 45m
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Lauda Europe26h 15m020:45Manchester AirportManchester Airport23:00London Southend AirportLondon Southend Airport0EconomyA Flight from Lauda Europe goes from Manchester Airport, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 18/04/2025 20:45:00 to London Southend Airport, London Southend Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/04/2025 23:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £367 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 15m
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Cheapest Flights Friday
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Eastern Air Lines (2011)13h 25m020:55Manchester AirportManchester Airport10:20London City AirportLondon City Airport0EconomyA Flight from Eastern Air Lines (2011) goes from Manchester Airport, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 21/04/2025 20:55:00 to London City Airport, London City Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/04/2025 10:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £245 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 25m
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Loganair9h 40m008:35Liverpool AirportLiverpool Airport18:15London City AirportLondon City Airport0EconomyA Flight from Loganair goes from Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) at 21/04/2025 08:35:00 to London City Airport, London City Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/04/2025 18:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £249 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
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Aer Lingus26h 10m008:10Manchester AirportManchester Airport10:20London City AirportLondon City Airport0EconomyA Flight from Aer Lingus goes from Manchester Airport, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 21/04/2025 08:10:00 to London City Airport, London City Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/04/2025 10:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £281 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 10m
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EasyJet Airline4h 45m007:20Liverpool AirportLiverpool Airport12:05London City AirportLondon City Airport0EconomyA Flight from EasyJet Airline goes from Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) at 21/04/2025 07:20:00 to London City Airport, London City Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/04/2025 12:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £306 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
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Avanti West Coast4h 45m005:05ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station09:50Southend-on-SeaShoeburyness Train Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 23/04/2025 05:05:00 to Shoeburyness Train Station, Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/04/2025 09:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £174 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
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What are the fastest trips from Manchester to Southend-on-Sea?
You can get to Southend-on-Sea from Manchester in just 4h 45m with a Train from Avanti West Coast. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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EasyJet Airline5h 0m014:35Manchester AirportManchester Airport19:35London Southend AirportLondon Southend Airport0EconomyA Flight from EasyJet Airline goes from Manchester Airport, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 18/04/2025 14:35:00 to London Southend Airport, London Southend Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/04/2025 19:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £223 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
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Ryanair7h 15m005:45Liverpool AirportLiverpool Airport13:00London Southend AirportLondon Southend Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) at 18/04/2025 05:45:00 to London Southend Airport, London Southend Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/04/2025 13:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £271 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
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KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines13h 40m005:55Manchester AirportManchester Airport19:35London Southend AirportLondon Southend Airport0EconomyA Flight from KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines goes from Manchester Airport, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 18/04/2025 05:55:00 to London Southend Airport, London Southend Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/04/2025 19:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £484 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 40m
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Lauda Europe26h 15m020:45Manchester AirportManchester Airport23:00London Southend AirportLondon Southend Airport0EconomyA Flight from Lauda Europe goes from Manchester Airport, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 18/04/2025 20:45:00 to London Southend Airport, London Southend Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/04/2025 23:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £367 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 15m
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Northern5h 54m005:23ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station11:17Southend-on-SeaShoeburyness Train Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 18/04/2025 05:23:00 to Shoeburyness Train Station, Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/04/2025 11:17:00. 50 Economy ticket for £67 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 54m
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Northern6h 0m005:23ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station11:23Southend-on-SeaShoeburyness Train Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 18/04/2025 05:23:00 to Shoeburyness Train Station, Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/04/2025 11:23:00. 50 Economy ticket for £67 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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Fastest Trains Friday
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EasyJet Airline4h 45m007:20Liverpool AirportLiverpool Airport12:05London City AirportLondon City Airport0EconomyA Flight from EasyJet Airline goes from Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) at 21/04/2025 07:20:00 to London City Airport, London City Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/04/2025 12:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £306 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
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Aurigny Air Services5h 55m009:05Manchester AirportManchester Airport15:00London City AirportLondon City Airport0EconomyA Flight from Aurigny Air Services goes from Manchester Airport, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 21/04/2025 09:05:00 to London City Airport, London City Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/04/2025 15:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £386 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
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Loganair9h 40m008:35Liverpool AirportLiverpool Airport18:15London City AirportLondon City Airport0EconomyA Flight from Loganair goes from Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) at 21/04/2025 08:35:00 to London City Airport, London City Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/04/2025 18:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £249 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
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Eastern Air Lines (2011)13h 25m020:55Manchester AirportManchester Airport10:20London City AirportLondon City Airport0EconomyA Flight from Eastern Air Lines (2011) goes from Manchester Airport, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 21/04/2025 20:55:00 to London City Airport, London City Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/04/2025 10:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £245 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 25m
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Avanti West Coast4h 45m005:05ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station09:50Southend-on-SeaShoeburyness Train Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 23/04/2025 05:05:00 to Shoeburyness Train Station, Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/04/2025 09:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £174 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
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Bus from Manchester to Southend-on-Sea
What are the most popular stations in Manchester and Southend-on-Sea?
In Manchester, you will usually depart from Victoria Station, Piccadilly Train Station or Shudehill Interchange, while in Southend-on-Sea you will be arriving at Westcliff-on-Sea, Prittlewell Train Station or Chalkwell Train Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Southend-on-Sea from Manchester? With 4 connections between 2 Train, Flight and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Manchester and Southend-on-Sea, you can pay as low as £67 with a Train from Northern.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from Avanti West Coast: you will get to Southend-on-Sea in just 4h 45m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Manchester and Southend-on-Sea are Northern, EasyJet Airline and Avanti West Coast, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Manchester and Southend-on-Sea is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Salford or to London Southend Airport, and look at flights from Liverpool Airport, and landing at Rochester Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Manchester to Southend-on-Sea?
The most popular companies between Manchester and Southend-on-Sea, are Northern, EasyJet Airline and Avanti West Coast. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Train companies: Northern and Avanti West Coast
Airlines: EasyJet Airline, Ryanair, Jet2.com and 6 more.
All you need to know when you travel from Manchester to Southend-on-Sea
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Manchester to Southend-on-Sea. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Manchester to Southend-on-Sea
How can I reach Southend-on-Sea from Manchester?
Every day, there are on average 4 connections between Train, Flight and Bus, with which you can get to Southend-on-Sea from Manchester.
How far is Southend-on-Sea from Manchester?
The distance between Manchester and Southend-on-Sea is 293.8 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Manchester and Southend-on-Sea?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 8 kgs of CO2, a train 10 kgs, a car 50 kgs, and a flight 72 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Manchester to Southend-on-Sea?
You can get to Southend-on-Sea with just £67 by taking a Train from Northern.
What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Southend-on-Sea?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Southend-on-Sea in just 4h 45m with a Train from Avanti West Coast.
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