Find trains from Southampton 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.

AccesRail, Cross Country, and South Western Railway are viable options. Check times and availability for AccesRail, as it was recently the cheapest train available traveling from Southampton Eastleigh to Manchester from £308 round-trip.

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.

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.

The quickest way to travel this route is to take a flight from Southampton to Manchester, doing so can potentially save up to 5h 50m 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.

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 £129 to Manchester or a train from Southampton to Manchester starting at £235 if that is your preferred method of transportation.