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Manchester to Southampton trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Southampton takes 4h 7m and the fastest train takes 3h 43m. There is an hourly train service from Manchester to Southampton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 7m
Duration
264 mi
Distance
£118
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Manchester to Southampton train times

Trains run hourly between Manchester and Southampton. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Southampton at 7:57 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 4h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Southampton? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 263.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 7m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Southampton, England?

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Southampton Central via London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 51m.

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