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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Southampton Central (SOU) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
- Cheapest price on Nov 03
- €45
- Average ticket price on Nov 03
- €158
- Fastest journey on Nov 03
- 4 h 4 m
- Average journey duration on Nov 03
- 4 h 12 m
- Trains on Nov 03
- 43
- Distance
- 291 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Southampton Central (SOU) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Southampton Central (SOU) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) will cost around €158 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €45.
On Tue, Nov 03, we found 43 trains from Southampton Central (SOU) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN), including 15 direct services.
On Tue, Nov 03 the direct trains cover the 291 km distance in an average of 4 h 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 4 m .
On Tue, Nov 03 the slowest trains will take 4 h 14 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.
G008517:15 AM 4h14 Southampton Central (SOU) 11:29 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) €45 1 One-way 0 transfers- G00849
6:15 AM 4h14 Southampton Central (SOU) 10:29 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) €50 1 One-way 0 transfers - G00861
10:15 AM 4h14 Southampton Central (SOU) 2:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) €50 1 One-way 0 transfers - G00875
12:15 PM 4h14 Southampton Central (SOU) 4:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) €50 1 One-way 0 transfers - G00866
11:15 AM 4h14 Southampton Central (SOU) 3:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) €50 1 One-way 0 transfers
- G00739 · G00854
7:55 AM 4h04 Southampton Central (SOU) 11:59 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) €90 1 One-way 1 transfer - G00849
6:15 AM 4h14 Southampton Central (SOU) 10:29 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) €50 1 One-way 0 transfers - G00851
7:15 AM 4h14 Southampton Central (SOU) 11:29 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) €45 1 One-way 0 transfers - G00858
9:15 AM 4h14 Southampton Central (SOU) 1:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) €99 1 One-way 0 transfers - G00855
8:15 AM 4h14 Southampton Central (SOU) 12:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) €99 1 One-way 0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Train from Southampton Central (SOU) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Southampton Central (SOU) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €35 but you can travel from only €18 by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:15, the last at 19:15. The fastest train covers the 180 miles (291 km) distance in 3h 33m.
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Journey facts
- Distance180 miles (291 km)
- Average train duration3h 59m
- Cheapest ticket price€35
- Trains per day8
- Direct trains3
- Fastest train3h 33m
- First train4:15 AM
- Last train7:15 PM
- Cheapest MonthJan
- Cheapest DayTue
- High SeasonApr - Jun
- Low SeasonOct - Dec
- Busiest DayFri
- Least Busy DaySat
- Best time to book1 day
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Live departures
Southampton Central (SOU) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train times
The table below shows live departures for Southampton Central (SOU) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trains for today, Monday, November 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G00895 | Delayed 4:22 PM 4:15 PMSouthampton Central (SOU) | 4h14 | 8:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
 L80116+ W34024+ Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston | On time 4:30 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 4h35 | 9:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
| L84970_L80258+W33936+Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston | 4:59 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 4h20 | 9:19 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
| G00901 | On time 5:15 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 4h14 | 9:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L80124+W34042+Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston | On time 5:30 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 4h35 | 10:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
L84975_L80268+W33920+ G26456+Tube from London Victoria to London Euston | 5:59 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 4h25 | 10:24 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3 transfers | |
| G00912 | On time 6:15 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 4h15 | 10:30 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L80134+W34076+Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston | On time 6:30 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 4h37 | 11:07 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
| G00918 | On time 7:15 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 4h15 | 11:30 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L80144+W34098+Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston | On time 7:30 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 5h14 | 12:44 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
| G00847 | 5:15 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 4h14 | 9:29 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L78744+G88357+Tube from London Victoria to London Euston+W34070 | 5:52 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 4h27 | 10:19 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3 transfers | |
| G00849 | 6:15 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 4h14 | 10:29 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L78870+Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston+W33961 | 6:30 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 4h35 | 11:05 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
| L78751+Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston+W34038 | 7:00 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 4h19 | 11:19 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
| G00851 | 7:15 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 4h14 | 11:29 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G00739 · G00854 | 7:55 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 4h04 | 11:59 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| L78757+G88375+Tube from London Victoria to London Euston+W34102 | 8:00 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 4h19 | 12:19 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3 transfers | |
| G00855 | 8:15 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 4h14 | 12:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L78761+Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston+W34210 | 8:30 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 4h35 | 1:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
| L78765+G88386+Tube from London Victoria to London Euston+W34198 | 9:00 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 4h19 | 1:19 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3 transfers | |
| G00858 | 9:15 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 4h14 | 1:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L80065+Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston+W34101 | 9:30 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 4h35 | 2:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
| L80196+Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston+W34269 | 10:00 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 4h19 | 2:19 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
| G00861 | 10:15 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 4h14 | 2:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L80069+Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston+W34061 | 10:30 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 4h35 | 3:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
| L80202+Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston+W34074 | 11:00 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 4h19 | 3:19 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
| G00866 | 11:15 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 4h14 | 3:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L80074+Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston+W34053 | 11:30 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 4h35 | 4:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
| L80208+Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston+W34280 | 11:59 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 4h20 | 4:19 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
| G00875 | 12:15 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 4h14 | 4:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L80080+Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston+W34157 | 12:30 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 4h35 | 5:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
| L80218+Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston+W33951 | 12:59 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 4h24 | 5:23 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
| G00879 | 1:15 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 4h14 | 5:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L80088+Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston+W34231 | 1:30 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 4h35 | 6:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
| L80228+Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston+W34203 | 1:59 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 4h20 | 6:19 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
| G00887 | 2:15 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 4h14 | 6:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L80098+Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston+W33872 | 2:30 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 4h35 | 7:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
| L80238+Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston+W34075 | 3:00 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 4h19 | 7:19 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
| G00891 | 3:15 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 4h14 | 7:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L80106+Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston+W33865 | 3:30 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 4h35 | 8:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
| L80248+Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston+W34193 | 3:59 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 4h20 | 8:19 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
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Train companies
Train companies from Southampton Central (SOU) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Trains from Southampton Central (SOU) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, and Great Western Railway. Night trains available on this route with Great Western Railway. High-speed trains available on this route with Avanti West Coast and Great Western Railway. Regional trains available on this route with Great Western Railway. Use the details below to compare onboard facilities.
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Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Southampton Central (SOU) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
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FAQs: Trains from Southampton Central (SOU) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Southampton Central (SOU) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Southampton Central (SOU) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Most Southampton Central (SOU) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trains use the Southampton Central to Manchester Piccadilly station pair. Use this guide to compare Southampton Central (SOU) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Southampton Central from Southampton city centre
Southampton Central train station facilities and services
Southampton Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Southampton Central.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Southampton Central. ATMs are available at Southampton Central.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Southampton Central.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Southampton Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Southampton Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Southampton Central: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category A Station - This station has step-free access to all platforms. Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Manchester Piccadilly from Manchester city centre
Manchester Piccadilly 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 and drink
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
Wi-Fi and ATMs
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.
Tickets and information
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 and lost property
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
Most popular train connections from Southampton Central (SOU)
Most popular trains to and from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and Southampton Central (SOU)
Most popular train connections to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
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