There are 4 ways to get from Southend-on-Sea to Manningtree by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Southend Victoria to ShenfieldSouthend Victoria - London Liverpool Street / ...
- Take the train from Shenfield to ManningtreeLondon Liverpool Street - Ipswich / ...
1h 59m£38–40Drive 50.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Southend-on-Sea to Manningtree50.7 mi
58 min£13–19Bus, train
- Take the bus from Travel Centre to Bus StationX30 / ...
- Take the train from Chelmsford to ManningtreeLondon Liverpool Street - Ipswich / ...
2h 1mBus
- Take the bus from Victoria Station Interchange to Bus StationX30 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Head Street371 / ...
3h 25m
Southend-on-Sea to Manningtree by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Manningtree is to drive which costs £12 - £19 and takes 58 min.
The fastest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Manningtree is to drive which takes 58 min and costs £12 - £19.
No, there is no direct bus from Southend-on-Sea station to Manningtree. However, there are services departing from Victoria Station Interchange and arriving at The Skinners Arms via Bus Station and Head Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Southend-on-Sea to Manningtree. However, there are services departing from Southend Victoria and arriving at Manningtree via Shenfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.
The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Manningtree is 61 miles. The road distance is 51 miles.
The best way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Manningtree without a car is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs £37 - £40.
It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Southend-on-Sea to Manningtree, including transfers.
Southend-on-Sea to Manningtree bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Victoria Station Interchange.
Southend-on-Sea to Manningtree train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Southend Victoria station.
The best way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Manningtree is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs £37 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 25m.
What companies run services between Southend-on-Sea, England and Manningtree, England?
You can take a train from Southend Victoria to Manningtree via Shenfield in around 1h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Station Interchange to The Skinners Arms via Bus Station and Head Street in around 3h 25m.
Train from Southend Victoria to Shenfield
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £14–15
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
Train from Shenfield to Manningtree
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–25
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
Train from Chelmsford to Manningtree
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–17
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- stcessex@firstbus.co.uk
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Travel Centre to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/essex
Bus from Victoria Station Interchange to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/essex
Bus from Bus Station to Head Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/essex
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More Questions & Answers
Southend-on-Sea to Manningtree bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Bus Station.
Southend-on-Sea to Manningtree train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Shenfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Southend-on-Sea to Manningtree is 51 miles. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Southend-on-Sea to Manningtree.
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