There are 6 ways to get from Prestwich to Southampton by tram, plane, train, bus, or car
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Tram, fly to Southampton Airport
best- Take the tram from Prestwich to Piccadillytram
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
2h 59m£77–194Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 802
- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Coach Stationbus 032 / ...
7h 23m£49–122Train
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Southampton Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
5h 35m£113–173Drive 217 mi
- Drive from Prestwich to Southamptoncar 217 mi
4h 15m£54–77Fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus
5h 9m£68–285Train via Newport
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport (S Wales)train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Southampton Centraltrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
7h 12m£108–198
Prestwich to Southampton by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Prestwich to Southampton is to bus which costs £45 - £130 and takes 7h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Prestwich to Southampton is to tram and fly which takes 2h 59m and costs £75 - £200.
No, there is no direct bus from Prestwich to Southampton station. However, there are services departing from Longfield Centre and arriving at Coach Station via Manchester Central Coach Station and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Prestwich to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Prestwich and arriving at Southampton Central via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
The distance between Prestwich and Southampton is 192 miles. The road distance is 218.2 miles.
The best way to get from Prestwich to Southampton without a car is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs £110 - £180.
It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Prestwich to Southampton, including transfers.
Prestwich to Southampton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Prestwich to Southampton train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
The best way to get from Prestwich to Southampton is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs £110 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £130 and takes 7h 23m.
What companies run services between Prestwich, England and Southampton, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Southampton Central hourly. Tickets cost £110–170 and the journey takes 4h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Longfield Centre to Coach Station via Shudehill Interchange, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 7h 23m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Southampton Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–170
Flights from Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–210
- Phone
- 0161 205 2000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metrolink
Tram from Prestwich to Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Metrolink
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £35–90
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–30
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–35
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Prestwich to Southampton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.
Prestwich to Southampton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Southampton Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Prestwich to Southampton is 218 miles. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Prestwich to Southampton.
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