The average train between Ashton-under-Lyne and Southampton takes 5h 11m and the fastest train takes 4h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Ashton-under-Lyne to Southampton. 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 Ashton-under-Lyne and Southampton. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Ashton-under-Lyne is at 6:47 PM which arrives into Southampton at 11:45 PM. All services require a transfer at Piccadilly and take an average of 5h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ashton-under-Lyne to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Ashton-under-Lyne station and arriving at Southampton station via Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
Ashton-under-Lyne to Southampton train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Ashton-under-Lyne to Southampton train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at Southampton Central station.
Book your Ashton-under-Lyne to Southampton train tickets online with Metrolink and Cross Country.
The distance between Ashton-under-Lyne and Southampton is 291.3 km. The road distance is 373 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Southampton Central hourly. Tickets cost £120–180 and the journey takes 4h 18m.