The average train between Prestwich and Southampton takes 5h 9m and the fastest train takes 4h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Prestwich 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 Prestwich and Southampton. The earliest departure is at 12:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Prestwich is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Southampton at 9:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Piccadilly and take an average of 5h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Prestwich to Southampton? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Prestwich to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Prestwich station and arriving at Southampton station via Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
Prestwich to Southampton train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Prestwich to Southampton train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at Southampton Central station.
The distance between Prestwich and Southampton is 298.4 km. The road distance is 372 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Southampton Central hourly. Tickets cost £120–170 and the journey takes 4h 18m.