There are 4 ways to get from Manningtree to Southend Central Station by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Manningtree to ShenfieldIpswich - London Liverpool Street / ...
- Take the train from Shenfield to Southend VictoriaLondon Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria / ...
1h 42m£38–41Drive 50.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Manningtree to Southend Central Station50.5 mi
58 min£13–19Train, bus
- Take the train from Manningtree to ChelmsfordIpswich - London Liverpool Street / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Travel CentreX30
1h 46mBus
- Take the bus from Osborne Street to Bus Station371 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Travel CentreX30
3h 21m
Manningtree to Southend Central Station by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manningtree to Southend Central Station is to drive which costs £12 - £19 and takes 58 min.
The fastest way to get from Manningtree to Southend Central Station is to drive which takes 58 min and costs £12 - £19.
No, there is no direct bus from Manningtree to Southend Central Station. However, there are services departing from The Skinners Arms and arriving at Travel Centre via Osborne Street and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Manningtree to Southend Central Station. However, there are services departing from Manningtree and arriving at Southend Victoria via Shenfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.
The distance between Manningtree and Southend Central Station is 61 miles. The road distance is 50.8 miles.
The best way to get from Manningtree to Southend Central Station without a car is to train which takes 1h 42m and costs £38 - £42.
It takes approximately 1h 42m to get from Manningtree to Southend Central Station, including transfers.
Manningtree to Southend Central Station bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Osborne Street station.
Manningtree to Southend Central Station train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Manningtree station.
The best way to get from Manningtree to Southend Central Station is to train which takes 1h 42m and costs £38 - £42. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 21m.
What companies run services between Manningtree, England and Southend Central Station, England?
You can take a train from Manningtree to Southend Central Station via Shenfield and Southend Victoria in around 1h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Skinners Arms to Travel Centre via Stanwell Street, Osborne Street, and Bus Station in around 3h 21m.
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Train from Manningtree to Shenfield
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–25
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
Train from Shenfield to Southend Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £14–17
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
Train from Manningtree to Chelmsford
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–24
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- stcessex@firstbus.co.uk
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Travel Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/essex
Bus from Osborne Street to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/essex
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More Questions & Answers
Manningtree to Southend Central Station bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Bus Station.
Manningtree to Southend Central Station train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Shenfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manningtree to Southend Central Station is 51 miles. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Manningtree to Southend Central Station.
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