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How to get fromSouthampton to North Westby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Southampton to North West 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 12m
    £131–183

  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 42m
    £47–105

  3. Drive 227.8 mi

    1. Drive from Southampton to North Westcar car 227.8 mi
    4h 7m
    £56–80

  4. Fly Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport, line 125 bus

    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    2. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Scant Rowbus bus
    3h 22m
    £82–183

  5. Train via Newport

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Newport (S Wales)train train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    7h 14m
    £114–208

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, line 125 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 Bolton Interchange to Scant Rowbus bus
    4h 46m
    £88–309

  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 Oxford Roadtrain train
    6h 49m
    £99–310

Southampton to North West by train and bus

Calendar96Weekly Services
Duration5h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£131Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 241.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 12m

What companies run services between Southampton, England and North West, 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 Scant Row via Birmingham Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, St Peter's Square, and Bolton Interchange in around 7h 42m.

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