The average train between Southampton and Manchester takes 4h 14m and the fastest train takes 4h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Southampton to Manchester. 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 Southampton and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southampton is at 7:15 PM which arrives into Manchester at 11:28 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Southampton station and arriving at Manchester station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 4h 14m.
Southampton to Manchester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Manchester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
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The distance between Southampton and Manchester is 292.1 km. The road distance is 364 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Southampton Central to Manchester Piccadilly every 4 hours. Tickets cost £110–170 and the journey takes 4h 14m.