The average train between Manchester and Whiteley takes 5h 16m and the fastest train takes 4h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester to Whiteley. 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 Whiteley. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 7:25 PM which arrives into Whiteley at 7:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Whiteley. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Whiteley station via Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
Manchester to Whiteley train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Whiteley train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Southampton Central station.
Book your Manchester to Whiteley train tickets online with Cross Country, Southern and South Western Railway.
The distance between Manchester and Whiteley is 296.4 km. The road distance is 381 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Southampton Central hourly. Tickets cost £110–170 and the journey takes 4h 17m.