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

Best deals for train tickets from Southampton to Manchester

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AccesRail
With transfers
9h 25m
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AccesRail
With transfers
10h 25m
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AccesRail
With transfers
9h 25m
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AccesRail
With transfers
10h 55m
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With transfers
10h 00m
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With transfers
8h 45m
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Southampton to Manchester train information

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

RETURN FROM

£187

ONE-WAY FROM

£156

AVG TRAVEL TIME

4h 08m

TRAIN COMPANIES

Cross Country, Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway
The best return train deal from Southampton to Manchester found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £187
The best one-way train deal from Southampton to Manchester found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £156
Average time it takes to travel by train from Southampton to Manchester
There are 3 train companies servicing this route: Cross Country, Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway

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.
Cross Country
30 Nov
06:16Southampton Coach Station
4h 13m
10:29Manchester Piccadilly
14 Dec
05:11Manchester Piccadilly
4h 32m
09:43Southampton Coach Station
Cross Country
30 Nov
05:15Southampton Coach Station
4h 14m
09:29Manchester Piccadilly
7 Dec
07:25Manchester Piccadilly
4h 18m
11:43Southampton Coach Station
Multiple carriers
30 Nov
06:30Southampton Coach Station
4h 35m
2 stops
11:05Manchester Piccadilly
14 Dec
06:31Manchester Piccadilly
4h 19m
2 stops
10:50Southampton Coach Station
Multiple carriers
28 Nov
04:49Southampton Coach Station
4h 55m
2 stops
09:44Manchester Piccadilly
30 Nov
05:55Manchester Piccadilly
4h 27m
2 stops
10:22Southampton Coach Station
Multiple carriers
29 Nov
05:55Southampton Coach Station
4h 49m
2 stops
10:44Manchester Piccadilly
30 Nov
06:31Manchester Piccadilly
4h 19m
2 stops
10:50Southampton Coach Station
Multiple carriers
13 Dec
06:30Southampton Coach Station
4h 35m
2 stops
11:05Manchester Piccadilly
15 Dec
11:15Manchester Piccadilly
5h 17m
4 stops
16:32Southampton Coach Station

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.
AccesRail
6 Nov
04:20Southampton Eastleigh
9h 25m
5 stops
13:45Manchester
AccesRail
7 Nov
14:20Southampton Eastleigh
10h 25m
2 stops
00:45Manchester
AccesRail
5 Nov
04:20Southampton Eastleigh
9h 25m
5 stops
13:45Manchester
AccesRail
7 Nov
18:30Southampton Eastleigh
10h 55m
4 stops
05:25Manchester
AccesRail
6 Nov
05:20Southampton Eastleigh
10h 00m
3 stops
15:20Manchester
AccesRail
7 Nov
05:20Southampton Eastleigh
8h 45m
2 stops
14:05Manchester Piccadilly

Choose the best way to get from Southampton to Manchester

Buses

6h 05m
£14 one-way£26 return
Direct · from £401 stop · from £35

Distance to city centre

ZMP0.2 mi
26lb CO2

88% less than flights

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Southampton to Manchester Buses

Trains

6h 59m
£121 one-way£144 return
Direct · from £1441 stop · from £121

Distance to city centre

QQM0.3 mi
41lb CO2

81% less than flights

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Southampton to Manchester Trains

Flights

8h 45m
£77 one-way£76 return
1 stop · from £127

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 £156 one-way. At £202 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 £202 one-way this week and should remain stable for at least the next 3 months.

Which train companies operate between Southampton Eastleigh to Manchester?

Cross Country, Avanti West Coast, and Great Western Railway are viable options. Check times and availability for Cross Country, as it was recently the cheapest train available traveling from Southampton Eastleigh to Manchester from £187 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 81% compared to flying this route (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 Southampton to Manchester?

The quickest way to travel this route is to take a train from Southampton to Manchester, doing so can potentially save up to 1h 51m of travel time. While these options may take longer, booking a flight 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 £76 to Manchester or a train from Southampton to Manchester starting at £145 if that is your preferred method of transportation.


Cross Country trains from Southampton to Manchester

Our best Cross Country deals on Southampton to Manchester train tickets
Cross Country
30 Nov
D5406:16Southampton Coach Station
4h 13m
QQM10:29Manchester Piccadilly
14 Dec
QQM05:11Manchester Piccadilly
4h 32m
D5409:43Southampton Coach Station
Cross Country
30 Nov
D5405:15Southampton Coach Station
4h 14m
QQM09:29Manchester Piccadilly
7 Dec
QQM07:25Manchester Piccadilly
4h 18m
D5411:43Southampton Coach Station

Multiple carriers trains from Southampton to Manchester

Our best Multiple carriers deals on Southampton to Manchester train tickets
Multiple carriers
30 Nov
D5406:30Southampton Coach Station
4h 35m
2 stops
QQM11:05Manchester Piccadilly
14 Dec
QQM06:31Manchester Piccadilly
4h 19m
2 stops
D5410:50Southampton Coach Station
Multiple carriers
13 Dec
D5406:30Southampton Coach Station
4h 35m
2 stops
QQM11:05Manchester Piccadilly
15 Dec
QQM11:15Manchester Piccadilly
5h 17m
4 stops
D5416:32Southampton Coach Station

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£163
Trains to Manchester from Liverpool
Fastest travel time0h 51m
Cheapest price£503
Trains to Manchester from London
Fastest travel time2h 06m
Cheapest price£75
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£142
Trains to Manchester from Oxford
Fastest travel time2h 44m
Cheapest price£210

Other train routes from Southampton

Find and compare cheap train tickets from Southampton to other popular destinations on momondo
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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