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How to get fromManchester to Southampton Portby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Manchester to Southampton Port by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane MAN - SOU
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Regents Park Roadbus bus
    2h 38m
    £76–194
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus 802
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Coach Stationbus bus 032 / ...
    5h 57m
    £50–120
  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Southampton Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    4h 26m
    £116–160
  4. Drive  211.6 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Southampton Portcar car 211.6 mi
    4h 4m
    £53–76
  5. Train via Newport

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport (S Wales)train train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Southampton Centraltrain train Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
    6h 9m
    £109–188

Manchester to Southampton Port by train and bus

Calendar97Weekly Services
Duration4h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket£116Cheapest Price
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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 £110–160 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, Coach Station, and ASDA & Marlands in around 5h 57m.

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