What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to Southampton?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Southampton is to bus which costs £40 - £100 and takes 7h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Southampton?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Southampton is to fly which takes 2h 22m and costs £65 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Southampton?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Southampton station. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Coach Station via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Southampton?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Southampton Central. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 17m.

How far is it from Manchester to Southampton?

The distance between Manchester and Southampton is 187 miles. The road distance is 215.7 miles.

How do I travel from Manchester to Southampton without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to Southampton without a car is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs £110 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Manchester to Southampton?

It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Manchester to Southampton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Southampton bus from?

Manchester to Southampton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Southampton train from?

Manchester to Southampton train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Southampton?

The best way to get from Manchester to Southampton is to fly which takes 2h 22m and costs £65 - £160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £110 - £170 and takes 4h 17m, you could also bus, which costs £40 - £100 and takes 7h 15m.

Where does the Manchester to Southampton bus arrive?

Manchester to Southampton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Manchester to Southampton train arrive?

Manchester to Southampton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Southampton Central station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Southampton?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Southampton is 216 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Manchester to Southampton.

How do I get a train ticket from Manchester to Southampton?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Manchester to Southampton?

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Where can I stay near Southampton?

There are 1940+ hotels available in Southampton.

Manchester to Southampton - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Manchester to Southampton by plane, train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly
best
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
2h 22m
£70–152
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Coach Stationbus 160
7h 15m
£42–99
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Southampton Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
4h 17m
£110–170
Drive 214.5 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Southamptoncar 214.5 mi
4h 7m
£53–77
Train via Newport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport (S Wales)train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Southampton Centraltrain Cardiff Central - Fareham / ...
6h 1m
£106–187

Manchester to Southampton by train

125Weekly Trains

4h 17mAverage Duration

£110Cheapest Price

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Distance: 185.6 mi
Duration: 2h 22m

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

Loganair flies from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU) twice daily. Alternatively, Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Southampton Central hourly. Tickets cost £110–170 and the journey takes 4h 17m.

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