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How to get fromManchester to Southamptonby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Manchester to Southampton by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Southampton Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    4h 18m
    £95–150

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus 802
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Coach Stationbus bus 032 / ...
    5h 44m
    £40–67

  3. Drive  214 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Southamptoncar car 214 mi
    4h 9m
    £53–76

  4. Fly Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus
    4h 34m
    £68–244

  5. Train via Newport

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport (S Wales)train train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Southampton Centraltrain train Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
    6h 3m
    £93–164

  6. Train to Liverpool, fly to Southampton Airport

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane LPL - SOU
    5h 51m
    £95–235

  7. Train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport

    1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane NCL - SOU
    5h 30m
    £123–269

Manchester to Southampton by train

Calendar96Weekly Trains
Duration4h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 226.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 18m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Southampton Central hourly. Tickets cost £95–150 and the journey takes 4h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Coach Station via Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 5h 44m.

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