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Trains from Southend Central (SOC) to Manchester Stations

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31

train journeys
per day

183

miles (294 kms)

4hrs 1 mins

fastest journey

04:51 / 22:58

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

6

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Southend Central (SOC) to Manchester Stations

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On a typical weekday there are 31 scheduled rail journeys between Southend Central and Manchester Stations , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 31 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Southend Central to Manchester Stations is approximately 183 miles (294 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 45 mins.

First TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, Transport for Wales, c2c, Avanti West Coast are the main train operating companies running services between Southend Central and Manchester Stations .

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Southend Central to Manchester Piccadilly. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 1 mins.

Journeys from Southend Central to Manchester Stations Today

  • Mon 6th May
    04:51
    4 hrs 28 mins 2 changes
    09:19
    Southend Central
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Southend Central to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 6th May
    05:48
    4 hrs 17 mins 2 changes
    10:05
    Southend Central
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Southend Central to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 6th May
    06:48
    4 hrs 17 mins 2 changes
    11:05
    Southend Central
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Southend Central to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 6th May
    06:55
    4 hrs 24 mins 3 changes
    11:19
    Southend Central
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Southend Central to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 6th May
    08:05
    4 hrs 4 mins 2 changes
    12:09
    Southend Central
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Southend Central to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 6th May
    08:18
    4 hrs 1 min 2 changes
    12:19
    Southend Central
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Southend Central to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 6th May
    09:05
    4 hrs 2 changes
    13:05
    Southend Central
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Southend Central to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 6th May
    09:18
    4 hrs 1 min 2 changes
    13:19
    Southend Central
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Southend Central to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 6th May
    10:05
    4 hrs 2 changes
    14:05
    Southend Central
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Southend Central to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 6th May
    10:18
    4 hrs 1 min 2 changes
    14:19
    Southend Central
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Southend Central to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 6th May
    11:05
    4 hrs 2 changes
    15:05
    Southend Central
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Southend Central to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 6th May
    11:18
    4 hrs 1 min 2 changes
    15:19
    Southend Central
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Southend Central to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 6th May
    12:05
    4 hrs 2 changes
    16:05
    Southend Central
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Southend Central to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 6th May
    12:18
    4 hrs 1 min 2 changes
    16:19
    Southend Central
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Southend Central to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 6th May
    13:05
    4 hrs 2 changes
    17:05
    Southend Central
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Southend Central to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 6th May
    13:18
    4 hrs 5 mins 2 changes
    17:23
    Southend Central
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Southend Central to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 6th May
    14:05
    4 hrs 2 changes
    18:05
    Southend Central
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Southend Central to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 6th May
    14:18
    4 hrs 1 min 2 changes
    18:19
    Southend Central
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Southend Central to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 6th May
    15:05
    4 hrs 2 changes
    19:05
    Southend Central
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Southend Central to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 6th May
    15:18
    4 hrs 1 min 2 changes
    19:19
    Southend Central
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Southend Central to Manchester Piccadilly

About Southend Central Station

Station name Southend Central (SOC)
Address Southend Central station, Clifftown Road, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 1AB
Managed by CC

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:45 - 18:45
Saturday 06:30 - 21:00
Sunday 07:30 - 19:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

About Manchester Stations Station

Station name Manchester Stations (115)
Address Manchester Piccadilly station, Piccadilly Station Approach, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M60 7RA
Managed by NR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 04:30 - 22:30
Saturday 04:30 - 22:30
Sunday 07:00 - 22:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Southend Central and Manchester Stations

The travel time between Southend Central and Manchester Stations by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 45 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 1 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Southend Central and Manchester Stations vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 31 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 04:51, and the last train of the day leaves at 22:58.

First class tickets on trains between Southend Central and Manchester Stations typically offer more space, complimentary food and drink, and other amenities compared to standard class.

Amenities on trains between Southend Central and Manchester Stations can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Southend Central & Manchester Stations . owever, there are 31 possible journeys which require a change.

First TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, Transport for Wales, c2c, Avanti West Coast are the main train operating companies running services between Southend Central and Manchester Stations .

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Southend Central and Manchester Stations , but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.