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Manchester to Southend Central Train prices and times

Planning a journey from Manchester to Southend Central? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as 1 219,03 ZAR, with average prices for this route around 1 219,03 ZAR. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
19:15 4 timme 48 minut, Changes required Manchester Piccadilly	00:03 +1 Southend Central	Find Tickets
19:30 5 timme 3 minut, Changes required Manchester Piccadilly	00:33 +1 Southend Central	Find Tickets
19:41 5 timme 22 minut, Changes required Manchester Oxford Road	01:03 +1 Southend Central	Find Tickets
20:15 5 timme 24 minut, Changes required Manchester Piccadilly	01:39 +1 Paris	Find Tickets

Manchester to Southend Central Train Route Details

First train

05:05

Last train

20:15

Departure station

Manchester

Arrival station

Southend Central

Journey time

4 timme 10 minut

Distance

294 km

Price

1 219,03 ZAR*

Train operators

Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Greater Anglia

How to book cheap train tickets from Manchester to Southend Central

Traveling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Manchester to Southend Central can result in significant cost savings.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

With a Railcard, you can save up to 1/3 on most rail fares. There are different types of Railcards available, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard, each catering to specific groups of travelers. You can discover more about Railcards here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Manchester to Southend Central, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Did you know that purchasing Advance Tickets can significantly reduce your travel expenses? On average, these tickets can save you an impressive 61% on fares. The best part is that the earlier you book (ideally up to 12 weeks in advance), the greater the savings!

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making traveling from Manchester to Southend Central more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Manchester to Southend Central train ticket types

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Trains from Manchester to Southend Central from 1 219,03 ZAR

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Manchester to Southend Central Train prices and times

Manchester to Southend Central Train Route Details