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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton Port to Manchester is to bus which costs £35 - £70 and takes 7h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southampton Port to Manchester is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton Port and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton Port to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from Regents Park Road and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via Coach Station and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Southampton Port and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton Port to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.

How far is it from Southampton Port to Manchester?

The distance between Southampton Port and Manchester is 229 miles. The road distance is 213.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southampton Port to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs £100 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Southampton Port to Manchester, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Southampton Port to Manchester?

The best way to get from Southampton Port to Manchester is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs £100 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 7h 3m.

Where does the Southampton Port to Manchester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Southampton Port to Manchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Southampton Port to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton Port to Manchester is 214 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Southampton Port to Manchester.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3603+ hotels available in Manchester.

Southampton Port to Manchester - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car

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There are 8 ways to get from Southampton Port to Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
5h 12m
£102–153
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 032 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 802
7h 3m
£39–70
Drive 212.4 mi
1. Drive from Southampton Port to Manchestercar 212.4 mi
4h 7m
£53–77
Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
5h
£92–310
Train via Newport
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Newport (S Wales)train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
7h 6m
£92–168
Fly Southampton Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Liverpool (LPL)plane SOU - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
6h 24m
£102–239
Fly Southampton Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane SOU - LBA
2. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Manchester Victoriatrain
7h 50m
£86–231
Fly Southampton Airport to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Manchester Victoriatrain
6h 6m
£122–287

Southampton Port to Manchester by bus and train

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Distance: 227.7 mi
Duration: 5h 12m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Southampton Central to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £100–150 and the journey takes 4h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Regents Park Road to Manchester Central Coach Station via Marlands, Coach Station, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 7h 3m.

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