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Southend Airport to Manchester train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Southend Airport to Manchester, starting from JPY 11,026 and averaging JPY 11,026. The entire journey takes no more than 3h 51m. If you want to get more discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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Departs	Arrives	Find Tickets
09:58 4h 21m, No direct Southend Airport	14:19 Manchester Piccadilly	Find Tickets
10:28 4h 16m, No direct Southend Airport	14:44 Manchester Piccadilly	Find Tickets
10:58 4h 7m, No direct Southend Airport	15:05 Manchester Piccadilly	Find Tickets
11:28 3h 51m, No direct Southend Airport	15:19 Manchester Piccadilly	Find Tickets
11:58 4h 8m, No direct Southend Airport	16:06 Manchester Piccadilly	Find Tickets
12:28 3h 51m, No direct Southend Airport	16:19 Paris	Find Tickets

Southend Airport to Manchester train route details

First train

01:46

Last train

19:58

Departure station

Southend Airport

Arrival station

Manchester

Journey time

3h 51m

Distance

291 km

Price

JPY 11,026*

Train Operators

Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, c2c

How to book cheap train tickets from Southend Airport to Manchester

Travelling in off-peak train times

Taking advantage of Off-Peak train tickets is another effective way to save on your train journey from Southend Airport to Manchester. These tickets are generally cheaper and can be used during quieter periods, typically outside of morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Southend Airport 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 involves buying separate, cheaper tickets for different parts of your journey on the same train instead of just one ticket for the entire trip. For instance, if you're travelling from Southend Airport to Manchester, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket. This method is perfectly legal and often doesn’t require leaving your seat.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Southend Airport to Manchester ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are travelling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make travelling from Southend Airport to Manchester more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Southend Airport to Manchester train ticket types

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Southend Airport to Manchester train prices and times

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