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.
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.
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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Southampton station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
Manchester to Southampton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Southampton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Southampton Central station.
Book your Manchester to Southampton train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Manchester and Southampton is 292.1 km. The road distance is 424 km.
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.