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Cross Country

With transfers

4h 32m

From £31

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AccesRail

With transfers

7h 25m

From £181

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Multiple carriers

With transfers

4h 27m

From £205

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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	£201
ONE-WAY FROM	£41
AVG TRAVEL TIME	4h 15m
TRAIN COMPANIES	Avanti West Coast, Train, South Western Railway

The best return train deal from Manchester to Southampton found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £201

The best one-way train deal from Manchester to Southampton found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £41

Average time it takes to travel by train from Manchester to Southampton

There are 3 train companies servicing this route: Avanti West Coast, Train, South Western Railway

Manchester Train Station Directory

Location of major train stations in Manchester

Manchester Stockton-on-TeesManchester, 54.569862, -1.318083

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Manchester CliftonManchester, 53.522491, -2.31474

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Manchester RadcliffeManchester, 53.562197, -2.321509

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Dukinfield Fairfield, ManchesterManchester, 53.471195, -2.143135

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Manchester Peel HallManchester, 53.373714, -2.250418

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Manchester Sale Water Park MetrolinkManchester, 53.427776, -2.290176

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Southampton Train Station Directory

Location of major train stations in Southampton

Southampton Town QuaySouthampton, 50.914875, -1.455449

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Southampton BrockenhurstSouthampton, 50.8162, -1.572683

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Southampton Brockenhurst Beaulieu RoadSouthampton, 50.854993, -1.504783

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Southampton BitterneSouthampton, 50.918273, -1.376818

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Southampton BursledonSouthampton, 50.883666, -1.305041

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Southampton NetleySouthampton, 50.874893, -1.341879

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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.

Multiple carriers

5 Dec

07:00Manchester Piccadilly

4h 22m

2 stops

11:22Southampton Central

7 Dec

06:52Southampton Central

6h 10m

2 stops

13:02Manchester Piccadilly

£153

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AccesRail

30 Mar

14:00Manchester

7h 50m

2 stops

21:50Southampton Eastleigh

31 Mar

04:15Southampton Eastleigh

8h 25m

3 stops

12:40Manchester

£234

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AccesRail

30 Mar

14:00Manchester

8h 45m

3 stops

22:45Southampton Eastleigh

31 Mar

10:05Southampton Eastleigh

8h 30m

3 stops

18:35Manchester

£235

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Cross Country

5 Dec

05:11Manchester Piccadilly

4h 32m

09:43Southampton Central

7 Dec

09:15Southampton Central

4h 14m

13:29Manchester Piccadilly

£327

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AccesRail

6 Jun

12:35Manchester Piccadilly

8h 15m

2 stops

20:50Southampton Eastleigh

21 Jun

13:15Southampton Eastleigh

6h 51m

1 stop

20:06Manchester Piccadilly

£380

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AccesRail

28 May

12:55Manchester Piccadilly

10h 40m

1 stop

23:35Southampton Eastleigh

6 Jun

04:15Southampton Eastleigh

6h 04m

2 stops

10:19Manchester Piccadilly

£380

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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.

Cross Country

19 Nov

05:11Manchester Piccadilly

4h 32m

09:43Southampton Central

£31

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AccesRail

15 Oct

14:55Manchester Piccadilly

7h 25m

2 stops

22:20Southampton Eastleigh

£181

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Multiple carriers

19 Nov

05:55Manchester Piccadilly

4h 27m

2 stops

10:22Southampton Central

£205

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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 £41 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.

Which train companies operate between Manchester to Southampton Eastleigh?

The trains offering service from Manchester to Southampton Eastleigh Avanti West Coast, Train, and South Western Railway. Avanti West Coast, Train, South Western Railway has been found as the cheapest option available at £201 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.

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 0h 50m. 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 £142 to Southampton or a train from Manchester to Southampton starting at £153 if that is your preferred method of transportation.