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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Manchester is to bus which costs £40 - £75 and takes 6h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Manchester is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and Manchester?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 14m.

How far is it from Southampton to Manchester?

The distance between Southampton and Manchester is 227 miles. The road distance is 218.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southampton to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs £95 - £150.

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

The train from Southampton Central to Manchester Piccadilly takes 4h 14m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Manchester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Southampton to Manchester train from?

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

Train or bus from Southampton to Manchester?

The best way to get from Southampton to Manchester is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs £95 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 6h 25m.

Where does the Southampton to Manchester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Southampton to Manchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Southampton to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Manchester is 218 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Southampton to Manchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Southampton to Manchester?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Southampton to Manchester?

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Where can I stay near Manchester?

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Southampton to Manchester - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Southampton 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 / ...
4h 14m
£95–150
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 25m
£40–72
Drive 216.9 mi
1. Drive from Southampton to Manchestercar 216.9 mi
4h 1m
£54–78
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
4h 21m
£91–322
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 10m
£93–162
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 32m
£96–225
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
8h 28m
£90–207

Southampton to Manchester by train

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Distance: 226.1 mi
Duration: 4h 14m

What companies run services between Southampton, England and 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 Manchester Central Coach Station via Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 6h 25m.

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