There are 6 ways to get from Rawtenstall to Southampton by bus, tram, plane, train, or car
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Bus, tram, fly to Southampton Airport
best- Take the bus from Bus station to Stanhope Avenuebus
- Take the tram from Prestwich to Piccadillytram
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3h 30m£79–198Bus
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 46m£37–64Train
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Southampton Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
6h 26m£106–158Drive 232.7 mi
- Drive from Rawtenstall to Southamptoncar 232.7 mi
4h 21m£58–84Fly 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 38m£72–260Train 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 49m£94–171
Rawtenstall to Southampton by bus, tram, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rawtenstall to Southampton is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 7h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Rawtenstall to Southampton is to bus and tram and fly which takes 3h 30m and costs £75 - £200.
No, there is no direct bus from Rawtenstall station to Southampton station. However, there are services departing from Bus station and arriving at Coach Station via Manchester Central Coach Station and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Rawtenstall to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Bury and arriving at Southampton Central via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
The distance between Rawtenstall and Southampton is 206 miles. The road distance is 234 miles.
The best way to get from Rawtenstall to Southampton without a car is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs £100 - £160.
It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Rawtenstall to Southampton, including transfers.
Rawtenstall to Southampton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Rawtenstall to Southampton train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
The best way to get from Rawtenstall to Southampton is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs £100 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 7h 46m.
What companies run services between Rawtenstall, England and Southampton, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Southampton Central hourly. Tickets cost £100–150 and the journey takes 4h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus station to Coach Station via Shudehill Interchange, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 7h 46m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Southampton Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–160
Flights from Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- 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 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Metrolink
Bus from Bus station to Stanhope Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- The Burnley Bus Company
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Booking & Getting There
Rawtenstall to Southampton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.
Rawtenstall to Southampton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Southampton Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rawtenstall to Southampton is 234 miles. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Rawtenstall to Southampton.
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