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4.6Travel Information between Manchester and Southampton
 Distance | 181 miles (292 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $59 - $19 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $19 (€17) • 6 h |
 Fastest mode | Train • $59 (€53) • 4 h 14 min |
 Popular travel companies | Megabus, Eastern Airways or CrossCountry |
Travel 181 miles (292 km) by train or bus from Manchester to Southampton. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Megabus, Eastern Airways or CrossCountry among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Manchester to Southampton.
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How to get from Manchester to Southampton by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Manchester to Southampton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Manchester to Southampton
Travel to Southampton easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Manchester to Southampton.
There are 2 ways to get from Manchester to Southampton: train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Southampton is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $19 (€17) compared to other travel options to Southampton:
A bus is () less than a flight for this journey with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Southampton costing on average ().
Taking a bus costs $40 (€36) less than taking a train, which costs on average $59 (€53) for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Southampton from Manchester is by train with an average travel time of 4 h 14 min.
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Getting to Southampton by bus takes 6 h on average.
Southampton is approximately 181 miles (292 km) away from Manchester.
The average frequency per day from Manchester to Southampton is:
- Around 14 buses per day.
- 9 flights a day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Manchester to Southampton as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Manchester to Southampton:
- Most travelers catch their bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in Southampton Airport Parkway.
- Most travelers catch their flight from Manchester Airport and arrive in Southampton Airport.
- Most travelers take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Southampton Central.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Manchester to Southampton:
- You can travel from Manchester to Southampton by bus with Megabus or National Express. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $19 (€17) with National Express from Manchester to Southampton.
- You can go to Southampton from Manchester by plane with Eastern Airways or British Airways. You'll see cheap plane tickets for $52 (€47) with British Airways from Manchester to Southampton on Omio.
- You can travel between Manchester and Southampton by train with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast or Cross Country. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $59 (€53) with CrossCountry from Manchester to Southampton.
Yes, there are direct routes from Manchester to Southampton with the following travel companies:
- You can check for a direct bus to Southampton with with 4 direct buses per day.
- You can find 6 direct flights per day to take to Southampton with.
- You'll find 2 direct trains a day to Southampton with CrossCountry or Cross Country.
Direct services to Southampton tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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