The average train between Manchester and Southampton Central Station takes 4h 19m and the fastest train takes 4h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester to Southampton Central Station. 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 Manchester and Southampton Central Station. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 7:25 PM which arrives into Southampton Central Station at 11:45 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Manchester station and arriving at Southampton Central Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 4h 19m.
Manchester to Southampton Central Station train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Southampton Central Station train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Southampton Central station.
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The distance between Manchester and Southampton Central Station is 291.6 km. The road distance is 364 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Southampton Central hourly. Tickets cost £120–180 and the journey takes 4h 18m.