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SOU — MAN
5 Dec — 12 Dec1
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Cross Country
With transfers
4h 14m
Cross Country
Cross Country
With transfers
4h 14m
Cross Country
Cross Country
With transfers
4h 14m
Cross Country
AccesRail
With transfers
8h 50m
AccesRail
AccesRail
With transfers
10h 35m
AccesRail
Multiple carriers
With transfers
4h 37m
Multiple carriers

Southampton to Manchester train information

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

RETURN FROM

£201

ONE-WAY FROM

£41

AVG TRAVEL TIME

4h 08m

TRAIN COMPANIES

Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway, Cross Country
The best return train deal from Southampton to Manchester found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £201
The best one-way train deal from Southampton to Manchester found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £41
Average time it takes to travel by train from Southampton to Manchester
There are 3 train companies servicing this route: Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway, Cross Country

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

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

Book return train tickets from Southampton to Manchester

Below are the quickest and cheapest return train tickets from Southampton to Manchester 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
28 Nov
05:52Southampton Central
4h 52m
2 stops
10:44Manchester Piccadilly
30 Nov
11:55Manchester Piccadilly
4h 47m
3 stops
16:42Southampton Central
Multiple carriers
27 Nov
04:49Southampton Central
4h 55m
2 stops
09:44Manchester Piccadilly
30 Nov
11:35Manchester Piccadilly
4h 57m
4 stops
16:32Southampton Central
AccesRail
24 Dec
04:15Southampton Eastleigh
9h 30m
3 stops
13:45Manchester
28 Dec
16:30Manchester
10h 30m
3 stops
03:00Southampton Eastleigh
AccesRail
30 Mar
05:05Southampton Eastleigh
7h 35m
2 stops
12:40Manchester
31 Mar
04:30Manchester
8h 20m
3 stops
12:50Southampton Eastleigh
AccesRail
25 Dec
15:00Southampton Eastleigh
9h 45m
2 stops
00:45Manchester
28 Dec
12:00Manchester
7h 50m
2 stops
19:50Southampton Eastleigh
AccesRail
25 Dec
20:30Southampton Eastleigh
11h 20m
3 stops
07:50Manchester
27 Dec
00:05Manchester
9h 35m
3 stops
09:40Southampton Eastleigh

Book one-way train tickets from Southampton to Manchester

Below are the fastest and cheapest one-way train tickets from Southampton to Manchester 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
05:15Southampton Central
4h 14m
09:29Manchester Piccadilly
Cross Country
18 Nov
05:15Southampton Central
4h 14m
09:29Manchester Piccadilly
Cross Country
11 Nov
05:15Southampton Central
4h 14m
09:29Manchester Piccadilly
AccesRail
18 Nov
07:00Southampton Eastleigh
8h 50m
3 stops
15:50Manchester
AccesRail
17 Nov
02:05Southampton Eastleigh
10h 35m
3 stops
12:40Manchester
Multiple carriers
19 Nov
05:52Southampton Central
4h 37m
1 stop
10:29Manchester Piccadilly

Choose the best way to get from Southampton to Manchester

Buses

6h 40m
£15 one-way£28 return
Direct · from £31

Distance to city centre

ZMP0.2 mi
26lb CO2

67% less than flights

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Southampton to Manchester Buses

Trains

4h 14m
£31 one-way£154 return
Direct · from £3301 stop · from £330

Distance to city centre

QQM0.3 mi
41lb CO2

48% less than flights

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Southampton to Manchester Trains

Flights

0h 55m
£60 one-way£123 return
Direct · from £1231 stop · from £69

Distance to city centre

MAN8.9 mi

FAQs for booking trains from Southampton to Manchester

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

If you need a train from Southampton Eastleigh to Manchester for this week you can find options from £41 one-way. At £46 on average, one-way train tickets from Southampton Eastleigh to Manchester are best booked early to save more on your trip.

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

4h 08m is the fastest available option to arrive in Manchester from Southampton Eastleigh by train. Cross Country is one of the fastest options available.

When should I purchase the train tickets from Southampton Eastleigh to Manchester?

Train ticket prices from Southampton Eastleigh to Manchester are the same no matter when you choose to book them. Prices are £46 one-way this week and should remain stable for at least the next 3 months.

Which train companies operate between Southampton Eastleigh to Manchester?

Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway, and Cross Country are viable options. Check times and availability for Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway, Cross Country, Train, South Western Railway, as it was recently the cheapest train available traveling from Southampton Eastleigh to Manchester from £201 round-trip.

How far is Southampton Eastleigh to Manchester by train?

Southampton Eastleigh and Manchester are 181.0 mi apart from one another, but the actual distance by train depends on the route taken. The train usually takes 4h 08m in normal conditions.

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

Taking a train to Manchester from Southampton Eastleigh has a carbon footprint of 41lb, on average. The train has a smaller footprint by about 48% compared to flying this route (79lb). Taking a bus instead of a train would change your carbon footprint to about 25lb.

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

The quickest way to travel this route is to take a flight from Southampton to Manchester, doing so can potentially save up to 5h 45m of travel time. While these options may take longer, booking a train from Southampton to Manchester or a bus from Southampton to Manchester may suit your needs if travel time is less of a factor in your decision making.

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

Planning to book a bus from Southampton to Manchester 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 Southampton starting at £123 to Manchester or a train from Southampton to Manchester starting at £154 if that is your preferred method of transportation.

Multiple carriers trains from Southampton to Manchester

Our best Multiple carriers deals on Southampton to Manchester train tickets
Multiple carriers
28 Nov
SO305:52Southampton Central
4h 52m
2 stops
QQM10:44Manchester Piccadilly
30 Nov
QQM11:55Manchester Piccadilly
4h 47m
3 stops
SO316:42Southampton Central
Multiple carriers
11 Nov
SO305:52Southampton Central
4h 37m
1 stop
QQM10:29Manchester Piccadilly
13 Nov
QQM05:11Manchester Piccadilly
4h 32m
SO309:43Southampton Central

AccesRail trains from Southampton to Manchester

Our best AccesRail deals on Southampton to Manchester train tickets
AccesRail
24 Dec
SOU04:15Southampton Eastleigh
9h 30m
3 stops
MAN13:45Manchester
28 Dec
MAN16:30Manchester
10h 30m
3 stops
SOU03:00Southampton Eastleigh
AccesRail
2 Feb
SOU02:05Southampton Eastleigh
7h 39m
2 stops
QQM09:44Manchester Piccadilly
3 Feb
QQM12:55Manchester Piccadilly
8h 05m
1 stop
SOU21:00Southampton Eastleigh
AccesRail
14 Jan
SOU04:15Southampton Eastleigh
7h 04m
2 stops
QQM11:19Manchester Piccadilly
15 Jan
QQM14:55Manchester Piccadilly
8h 40m
1 stop
SOU23:35Southampton Eastleigh

Popular train routes to Manchester

Most frequently searched train routes to Manchester, along with the cheapest price and shortest travel time.
Trains to Manchester from Edinburgh
Fastest travel time3h 11m
Cheapest price£161
Trains to Manchester from Liverpool
Fastest travel time0h 51m
Cheapest price£498
Trains to Manchester from Leeds
Fastest travel time0h 57m
Cheapest price£18
Trains to Manchester from Carlisle
Fastest travel time1h 45m
Cheapest price£26
Trains to Manchester from Birmingham
Fastest travel time1h 26m
Cheapest price£141
Trains to Manchester from Oxford
Fastest travel time2h 44m
Cheapest price£208
Trains to Manchester from London
Fastest travel time2h 16m
Cheapest price£246

Other train routes from Southampton

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Trains from Southampton to Bristol
Fastest travel time1h 39m
Cheapest price£49
Trains from Southampton to London
Fastest travel time2h 05m
Cheapest price£16

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