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Gunnersbury Museum
Local history museum in a historic Tudor manor, presenting Ealing’s past through domestic interiors, displays, and changing exhibitions.
Cheapest price
€49
Average price
€120
Fastest journey
3 h 12 m
Average duration
3 h 43 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
253 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Southall is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Southall will cost around €120 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €49.
Of the 4 trains that leave Manchester for Southall on Thu, Aug 06, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Aug 06 the direct trains cover the 253 km distance in an average of 3 h 43 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 12 m .
On Thu, Aug 06 the slowest trains will take 4 h 13 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.








Trains from Manchester to Southall run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €49 but you can travel from only €17 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 02:57, the last at 22:24. The fastest train covers the 157 miles (253 km) distance in 2h 58m.
Distance 157 miles (253 km) |
Average train duration 3h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price €49 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 58m |
First train 2:57 AM |
Last train 10:24 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 35 days |
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Southall trains for today, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:14 AM Manchester | 3h12 | 11:26 AM Southall | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:15 AM Manchester | 3h46 | 1:01 PM Southall | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:09 PM Manchester | 4h32 | 7:41 PM Southall | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Local history museum in a historic Tudor manor, presenting Ealing’s past through domestic interiors, displays, and changing exhibitions.
Major contemporary art gallery and museum in west London, known for ambitious exhibitions, artist commissions, and public events.
National museum of musical instruments and mechanical music, housed in Kew Bridge with rare keyboards, automata, and performances.
Southall’s main commercial street, packed with shops, clothing stores, music, and festive atmosphere that defines the district’s identity.
Busy central market street known for textiles, jewellery, and vivid local street life, especially lively on weekends and festival periods.
Canal-side walking route offering boats, towpaths, and industrial heritage, ideal for quieter strolls away from the busy town centre.
Punjabi chole bhature is spicy chickpea curry with deep-fried bread, a beloved North Indian breakfast and lunch staple found all over Southall.
Amritsari fish is gram flour battered fish fried with Punjabi spices, a classic snack reflecting Southall’s strong Punjabi community roots.
Sarson da saag with makki di roti is mustard greens curry with corn flatbread, a traditional Punjabi winter dish strongly tied to home-style cooking.
Established upscale Indian restaurant brand associated with refined Punjabi cooking, stylish interiors, and special-occasion dining.
Long-running casual South Indian vegetarian restaurant known for dosas, thalis, and sweets in a busy, family-friendly setting.
Well-known Punjabi restaurant serving tandoori grills, curries, and hearty North Indian dishes in a lively, established setting.
Moderate for Greater London; Southall dining is often cheaper than central London, but hotels and transport are still London-priced.
Service may be included in restaurants; otherwise tip 10-12.5% for good service. Round up taxi fares. Cafes usually do not require tips, but small change is appreciated.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Southall by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Southall, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Manchester to Southall trains use the Manchester Piccadilly to Southall station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Southall train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
Manchester Victoria has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Victoria.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Victoria.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Manchester Victoria: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Victoria: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Victoria: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Step free access around the whole station via use of lifts between platforms 3-6, connection with Manchester Metrolink using ramps, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located near the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Airport. Information desks are information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Southall has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Southall.
Ticket office support is available at Southall. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Southall: Parking, WC.
Available at Southall: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Southall: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Accessibility Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms Staff ramp assistance is always available Accessible seating is available on platforms 3&4, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located within the stations ticket hall, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Staff are available to assist from the first to last train, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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