What is the cheapest way to get from Rawtenstall to Southampton?

The cheapest way to get from Rawtenstall to Southampton is to bus which costs £40 - £75 and takes 8h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rawtenstall to Southampton?

The fastest way to get from Rawtenstall to Southampton is to drive which takes 4h 21m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Rawtenstall and Southampton?

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 8h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Rawtenstall and Southampton?

No, there is no direct train from Rawtenstall to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Shudehill and arriving at Southampton Central via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.

How far is it from Rawtenstall to Southampton?

The distance between Rawtenstall and Southampton is 246 miles. The road distance is 234 miles.

How do I travel from Rawtenstall to Southampton without a car?

The best way to get from Rawtenstall to Southampton without a car is to train which takes 6h 13m and costs £95 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Rawtenstall to Southampton?

It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Rawtenstall to Southampton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rawtenstall to Southampton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Rawtenstall to Southampton train from?

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

Train or bus from Rawtenstall to Southampton?

The best way to get from Rawtenstall to Southampton is to train which takes 6h 13m and costs £95 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 8h 10m.

Where does the Rawtenstall to Southampton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Rawtenstall to Southampton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rawtenstall to Southampton?

Yes, the driving distance between Rawtenstall to Southampton is 234 miles. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Rawtenstall to Southampton.

Where can I stay near Southampton?

There are 1967+ hotels available in Southampton.

Rawtenstall to Southampton - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and tram

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There are 6 ways to get from Rawtenstall to Southampton by train, bus, car, tram, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Southampton Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
6h 13m
£99–156
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 802
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Coach Stationbus 032 / ...
8h 10m
£43–75
Drive 232.7 mi
1. Drive from Rawtenstall to Southamptoncar 232.7 mi
4h 21m
£58–83
Bus, tram to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Bus station to Stanhope Avenuebus
2. Take the tram from Prestwich to Piccadillytram
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
5. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Centraltrain
5h 57m
£109–374
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 / ...
7h 52m
£94–171
Train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
7h 2m
£128–272

Rawtenstall to Southampton by bus, tram, and train

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Distance: 244.4 mi
Duration: 6h 13m

What companies run services between Rawtenstall, England and Southampton, 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 Bus station to Coach Station via Shudehill Interchange, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 8h 10m.

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