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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Greater Manchester is to bus which costs £40 - £70 and takes 6h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Greater Manchester is to drive which takes 3h 52m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Greater Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Greater Manchester. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Horton Road via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Charlotte Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and Greater Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Greater Manchester. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.

How far is it from Southampton to Greater Manchester?

The distance between Southampton and Greater Manchester is 230 miles. The road distance is 218.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southampton to Greater Manchester without a car is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs £100 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Southampton to Greater Manchester, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Southampton to Greater Manchester?

The best way to get from Southampton to Greater Manchester is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs £100 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 6h 52m.

Where does the Southampton to Greater Manchester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Southampton to Greater Manchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Southampton to Greater Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Greater Manchester is 218 miles. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Southampton to Greater Manchester.

Where can I stay near Greater Manchester?

There are 3593+ hotels available in Greater Manchester.

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Southampton to Greater 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 / ...
4h 46m
£102–148
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
6h 52m
£42–69
Drive 216.8 mi
1. Drive from Southampton to Greater Manchestercar 216.8 mi
3h 52m
£54–77
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
4h 27m
£71–267
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 / ...
6h 45m
£95–164
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 Oxford Roadtrain
6h 11m
£98–226
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 Leeds to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
8h 47m
£93–208
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 21m
£128–270

Southampton to Greater Manchester by train, foot, and bus

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Distance: 229 mi
Duration: 4h 46m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Southampton Central to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £95–150 and the journey takes 4h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Horton Road via Heathrow Terminal 5, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Charlotte Street in around 6h 52m.

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