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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Southampton Port is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 6h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Southampton Port is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Southampton Port?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Southampton Port. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Regents Park Road via London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Southampton Port?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Southampton Port. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Southampton Central via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.

How far is it from Manchester to Southampton Port?

The distance between Manchester and Southampton Port is 229 miles. The road distance is 212.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Southampton Port without a car is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs £100 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Manchester to Southampton Port, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Southampton Port bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Manchester to Southampton Port train from?

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

Train or bus from Manchester to Southampton Port?

The best way to get from Manchester to Southampton Port is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs £100 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 6h 11m.

Where does the Manchester to Southampton Port bus arrive?

Manchester to Southampton Port bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Manchester to Southampton Port train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Manchester to Southampton Port?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Southampton Port is 213 miles. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Manchester to Southampton Port.

Where can I stay near Southampton Port?

There are 1971+ hotels available in Southampton Port.

Manchester to Southampton Port - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car

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There are 7 ways to get from Manchester to Southampton Port by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Southampton Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
4h 27m
£101–148
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 802
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Southampton Central Stationbus Uk061 / ...
6h 11m
£39–65
Drive 211.5 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Southampton Portcar 211.5 mi
4h 5m
£53–77
Train to Liverpool, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane LPL - SOU
5h 30m
£107–228
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 - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
6h 10m
£95–166
Fly Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
2. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Centraltrain
5h 6m
£92–335
Fly Manchester Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane MAN - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
7h 16m
£87–212

Manchester to Southampton Port by train and bus

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Distance: 227.7 mi
Duration: 4h 27m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Southampton Central hourly. Tickets cost £95–150 and the journey takes 4h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Regents Park Road via Heathrow Terminal 5, London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, Southampton Central Station, and Central Station in around 6h 11m.

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