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Southend Airport to Manchester Piccadilly train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Southend Airport to Manchester Piccadilly, starting from AU$109.15 and averaging AU$109.15. The entire journey takes no more than 3h 43m. If you want to get more discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

Departs	Arrives	Operator	Find Tickets
23:59 10h 57m, No direct Southend Airport	10:56 +1 Manchester Piccadilly		Find Tickets

Southend Airport to Manchester Piccadilly train route details

First train

04:36

Last train

23:59

Departure station

Southend Airport

Arrival station

Manchester Piccadilly

Journey time

3h 43m

Distance

291 km

Price

AU$109.15*

Train Operators

Avanti West Coast, Greater Anglia

How to book cheap train tickets from Southend Airport to Manchester Piccadilly

Travelling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Southend Airport to Manchester Piccadilly during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.

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 Piccadilly 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 Piccadilly, 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 typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Southend Airport to Manchester Piccadilly ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

Southend Airport to Manchester Piccadilly train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with its own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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Trains from Southend Airport to Manchester Piccadilly from AU$109.15

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Southend Airport to Manchester Piccadilly train prices and times

Southend Airport to Manchester Piccadilly train route details