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How to get fromSouthampton to Middleton, Greater Manchesterby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Southampton to Middleton, Greater Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    5h 10m
    £127–177

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 160
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    7h 6m
    £45–107

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Shudehill Interchangebus bus Ukn30 / ...
    5h 53m
    £92–129

  4. Drive 222.8 mi

    1. Drive from Southampton to Middleton, Greater Manchestercar car 222.8 mi
    4h 12m
    £55–79

  5. Fly Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport, line 163 bus

    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    2. Take the bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Middleton Arenabus bus
    3h 26m
    £77–174

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, line 163 bus

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Wokingtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Middleton Arenabus bus
    4h 50m
    £83–300

  7. Fly Southampton Airport to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane SOU - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    7h 6m
    £95–271

Southampton to Middleton, Greater Manchester by bus and foot

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration7h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 232.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 10m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Southampton Central to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £120–180 and the journey takes 4h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Middleton, Greater Manchester via Birmingham Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, Charlotte Street, and Middleton Arena in around 7h 6m.

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