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MAN — SOU
6 Nov — 13 Nov1
1 adult
Wed 6/11

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With transfers
10h 20m
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With transfers
9h 10m
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With transfers
9h 10m
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With transfers
10h 20m
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With transfers
9h 10m
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With transfers
11h 00m
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Manchester to Southampton train information

Find information about ticket prices, popular stations, and train companies that offer trains from Manchester to Southampton

RETURN FROM

£187

ONE-WAY FROM

£125

AVG TRAVEL TIME

4h 15m

TRAIN COMPANIES

Cross Country, Avanti West Coast, Train
The best return train deal from Manchester to Southampton found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £187
The best one-way train deal from Manchester to Southampton found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £125
Average time it takes to travel by train from Manchester to Southampton
There are 3 train companies servicing this route: Cross Country, Avanti West Coast, Train

Manchester Train Station Directory

Location of major train stations in Manchester
Manchester Stockton-on-TeesManchester, 54.569862, -1.318083
Manchester CliftonManchester, 53.522491, -2.31474
Manchester RadcliffeManchester, 53.562197, -2.321509
Dukinfield Fairfield, ManchesterManchester, 53.471195, -2.143135
Manchester Peel HallManchester, 53.373714, -2.250418
Manchester Sale Water Park MetrolinkManchester, 53.427776, -2.290176

Southampton Train Station Directory

Location of major train stations in Southampton
Southampton Town QuaySouthampton, 50.914875, -1.455449
Southampton BrockenhurstSouthampton, 50.8162, -1.572683
Southampton Brockenhurst Beaulieu RoadSouthampton, 50.854993, -1.504783
Southampton BitterneSouthampton, 50.918273, -1.376818
Southampton BursledonSouthampton, 50.883666, -1.305041
Southampton NetleySouthampton, 50.874893, -1.341879

Book return train tickets from Manchester to Southampton

Below are the quickest and cheapest return train tickets from Manchester to Southampton that we could find in the past 72 hours. You can also search by a specific date by using the search form above.
Cross Country
22 Dec
09:27Manchester Piccadilly
4h 17m
13:44Southampton Coach Station
27 Dec
06:16Southampton Coach Station
4h 13m
10:29Manchester Piccadilly
Multiple carriers
22 Nov
06:55Manchester Piccadilly
4h 27m
2 stops
11:22Southampton Coach Station
29 Nov
05:55Southampton Coach Station
4h 24m
3 stops
10:19Manchester Piccadilly
Multiple carriers
22 Nov
06:31Manchester Piccadilly
4h 18m
2 stops
10:49Southampton Coach Station
28 Nov
04:49Southampton Coach Station
4h 55m
2 stops
09:44Manchester Piccadilly
Multiple carriers
29 Nov
06:31Manchester Piccadilly
4h 18m
2 stops
10:49Southampton Coach Station
6 Dec
07:00Southampton Coach Station
4h 19m
2 stops
11:19Manchester Piccadilly
Multiple carriers
22 Dec
10:35Manchester Piccadilly
4h 57m
3 stops
15:32Southampton Coach Station
27 Dec
05:59Southampton Coach Station
5h 39m
2 stops
11:38Manchester Piccadilly
AccesRail
9 Dec
12:00Manchester
8h 25m
2 stops
20:25Southampton Eastleigh
11 Dec
06:40Southampton Eastleigh
8h 40m
2 stops
15:20Manchester

Book one-way train tickets from Manchester to Southampton

Below are the fastest and cheapest one-way train tickets from Manchester to Southampton we’ve found in the last 72 hours. Select a deal below or use the search form above to find train tickets by date.
AccesRail
11 Nov
00:05Manchester
10h 20m
2 stops
10:25Southampton Eastleigh
AccesRail
11 Nov
00:05Manchester
9h 10m
4 stops
09:15Southampton Eastleigh
AccesRail
12 Nov
09:05Manchester
9h 10m
2 stops
18:15Southampton Eastleigh
AccesRail
11 Nov
00:05Manchester
10h 20m
3 stops
10:25Southampton Eastleigh
AccesRail
16 Nov
00:05Manchester
9h 10m
4 stops
09:15Southampton Eastleigh
AccesRail
17 Nov
22:15Manchester
11h 00m
4 stops
09:15Southampton Eastleigh

Choose the best way to get from Manchester to Southampton

Buses

5h 40m
£15 one-way£26 return
Direct · from £26

Distance to city centre

D540.4 mi
26lb CO2

88% less than flights

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Manchester to Southampton Buses

Trains

8h 50m
£97 one-way£145 return
Direct · from £1451 stop · from £97

Distance to city centre

D540.4 mi
41lb CO2

81% less than flights

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Manchester to Southampton Trains

Flights

4h 40m
£70 one-way£85 return
1 stop · from £97

Distance to city centre

SOU3.5 mi

FAQs for booking trains from Manchester to Southampton

How much does a train ticket from Manchester to Southampton Eastleigh cost?

If you need a train from Manchester to Southampton Eastleigh for this week you can find options from £125 one-way.

How long is the train ride from Manchester to Southampton Eastleigh?

Arrive at your destination quickly by taking a 4h 15m train from Manchester to Southampton Eastleigh. Check Cross Country if you need to get to your destination as quickly as possible.

Which train companies operate between Manchester to Southampton Eastleigh?

The trains offering service from Manchester to Southampton Eastleigh Cross Country, Avanti West Coast, and Train. Cross Country has been found as the cheapest option available at £187 return.

How far is Manchester to Southampton Eastleigh by train?

Manchester and Southampton Eastleigh are 181.0 mi apart from one another, but the actual distance by train depends on the route taken. In terms of time, a normal route is around 4h 15m.

What is the carbon footprint of a train from Manchester to Southampton Eastleigh?

41lb is the average carbon footprint of travelling from Manchester to Southampton Eastleigh by train. Carbon emissions for flights between these two cities are around 220lb. Taking a bus instead of a train would change your carbon footprint to about 25lb.

Is a train the fastest way to get from Manchester to Southampton?

Based on just travel duration our users have found a flight from Manchester to Southampton to be the fastest option to their destination at just 4h 10m. If travel time is less of a concern you may want to look into booking some alternative forms of transportation like a train from Manchester to Southampton or a bus from Manchester to Southampton.

Is a train the cheapest way to get from Manchester to Southampton?

Planning to book a bus from Manchester to Southampton can be a safe bet when looking for a low-cost deal to your destination. Currently, a flight and a train are priced higher than the cost of a bus. You can search prices for a flight from Manchester starting at £85 to Southampton or a train from Manchester to Southampton starting at £145 if that is your preferred method of transportation.


Cross Country trains from Manchester to Southampton

Our best Cross Country deals on Manchester to Southampton train tickets
Cross Country
22 Dec
QQM09:27Manchester Piccadilly
4h 17m
D5413:44Southampton Coach Station
27 Dec
D5406:16Southampton Coach Station
4h 13m
QQM10:29Manchester Piccadilly
Cross Country
9 Dec
QQM05:11Manchester Piccadilly
4h 32m
D5409:43Southampton Coach Station
11 Dec
D5405:15Southampton Coach Station
4h 14m
QQM09:29Manchester Piccadilly
Cross Country
17 Dec
QQM05:11Manchester Piccadilly
4h 32m
D5409:43Southampton Coach Station
18 Dec
D5407:15Southampton Coach Station
4h 14m
QQM11:29Manchester Piccadilly

Multiple carriers trains from Manchester to Southampton

Our best Multiple carriers deals on Manchester to Southampton train tickets
Multiple carriers
22 Nov
QQM06:55Manchester Piccadilly
4h 27m
2 stops
D5411:22Southampton Coach Station
29 Nov
D5405:55Southampton Coach Station
4h 24m
3 stops
QQM10:19Manchester Piccadilly
Multiple carriers
29 Nov
QQM06:31Manchester Piccadilly
4h 18m
2 stops
D5410:49Southampton Coach Station
6 Dec
D5407:00Southampton Coach Station
4h 19m
2 stops
QQM11:19Manchester Piccadilly

Popular train routes to Southampton

Most frequently searched train routes to Southampton, along with the cheapest price and shortest travel time.
Trains to Southampton from Bristol
Fastest travel time1h 41m
Cheapest price£46
Trains to Southampton from Birmingham
Fastest travel time2h 37m
Cheapest price£97
Trains to Southampton from London
Fastest travel time1h 22m
Cheapest price£18

Other train routes from Manchester

Find and compare cheap train tickets from Manchester to other popular destinations on momondo
Trains from Manchester to Edinburgh
Fastest travel time3h 11m
Cheapest price£163
Trains from Manchester to Liverpool
Fastest travel time0h 50m
Cheapest price£453
Trains from Manchester to Glasgow
Fastest travel time3h 14m
Cheapest price£148
Trains from Manchester to London
Fastest travel time2h 06m
Cheapest price£74
Trains from Manchester to Leeds
Fastest travel time0h 56m
Cheapest price£66
Trains from Manchester to Coventry
Fastest travel time2h 05m
Cheapest price£309
Trains from Manchester to Oxford
Fastest travel time3h 04m
Cheapest price£210
Trains from Manchester to Carlisle
Fastest travel time1h 45m
Cheapest price£67
Trains from Manchester to Birmingham
Fastest travel time1h 29m
Cheapest price£32

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