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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Southwark is to bus via Finchley Road / O2 Centre which costs £10 - £55 and takes 4h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Southwark is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs £35 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Southwark?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Southwark. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at St George's Circus via Victoria Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Southwark?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Southwark station. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Waterloo Station via Euston station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.

How far is it from Manchester to Southwark?

The distance between Manchester and Southwark is 186 miles. The road distance is 186.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Southwark without a car is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs £35 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Manchester to Southwark, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Southwark bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Manchester to Southwark train from?

Manchester to Southwark train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Southwark?

The best way to get from Manchester to Southwark is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs £35 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus via Finchley Road / O2 Centre, which costs £10 - £55 and takes 4h 41m, you could also fly, which costs £190 - £470 and takes 4h 47m.

Where does the Manchester to Southwark bus arrive?

Manchester to Southwark bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Manchester to Southwark train arrive?

Manchester to Southwark train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Southwark?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Southwark is 187 miles. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Manchester to Southwark.

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

Book your Manchester to Southwark train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Southwark?

There are 20693+ hotels available in Southwark.

Can I share a ride from Manchester to Southwark?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Manchester and Southwark. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Manchester to Southwark - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Manchester to Southwark by train, bus, rideshare, plane, subway, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2h 16m
£37–178
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 540 / ...
5h 35m
£8–55
Bus via Finchley Road / O2 Centre
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Finchley Road / O2 Centrebus Uk023 / ...
4h 41m
£10–51
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Manchester to Londonrideshare 186.1 mi
4h 2m
£14–35
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, subway
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
2. Take the subway from Bond Street station to Southwark stationsubway
3h 4m
£70–219
Drive 185.7 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Southwarkcar 185.7 mi
4h
£46–66
Fly to London City Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London City Airport (LCY)plane MAN - LCY
4h 47m
£195–463
Fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane MAN - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London Blackfriarstrain
5h 7m
£64–196
Fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain
3h 45m
£84–276

Manchester to Southwark by train and subway

322Weekly Services

2h 16mAverage Duration

£37Cheapest Price

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Distance: 184.9 mi
Duration: 2h 16m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £35–180 and the journey takes 2h 6m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Finchley Road / O2 Centre every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £8–50 and the journey takes 4h 25m.

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