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Compare train, bus, and flight for Southampton to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Southampton to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $31 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 1m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, while a flight costs an average of $118.
Distance: 181 miles (292 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$31 Average price Cheapest | $73 Average price | $118 Average price | $81 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 59m Average total duration 6h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration 4h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 1m Average total duration Fastest 1h 1m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to Manchester:
A bus is $42 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to Manchester costing on average $73.
A bus is $86 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Southampton to Manchester costing on average $118.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 34m.
Bus takes on average 6h 59m.
Tickets start at around $31 compared to roughly $81 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $50. The journey takes 6h 29m versus 4h 30m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Southampton to Manchester
How to get from Southampton to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Southampton to Manchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX032 · NX5405:30 PM8h45Southampton, Coach Station2:15 AMManchester, Coach Station$401One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- NX032 · NX5405:30 PM8h45Southampton, Coach Station2:15 AMManchester, Coach Station$401One-way1 transfer
Fastest
BA13809:40 PM0h55London Heathrow Airport10:35 PMManchester Airport$2711One-way0 transfers
Other options
- G008589:15 AM4h14Southampton Central (SOU)1:29 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$471One-way0 transfers
- G008558:15 AM4h14Southampton Central (SOU)12:29 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$471One-way0 transfers
- G008475:15 AM4h14Southampton Central (SOU)9:29 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$471One-way0 transfers
- NX032 · NX5404:15 AM7h55Southampton, Coach Station12:10 PMManchester, Coach Station$441One-way1 transfer
- NX032 · NX5401:15 PM8h55Southampton, Coach Station10:10 PMManchester, Coach Station$461One-way1 transfer
- NX032 · NX5405:05 AM8h45Southampton, Coach Station1:50 PMManchester, Coach Station$471One-way1 transfer
- BA1390+
BA89027:20 AM4h50London Heathrow Airport12:10 PMManchester Airport$2571One-way1 transfer - BA1390+BA89047:20 AM8h10London Heathrow Airport3:30 PMManchester Airport$2791One-way1 transfer
- BA13788:35 PM0h55London Heathrow Airport9:30 PMManchester Airport$2811One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to Manchester:
A bus is $42 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to Manchester costing on average $73.
A bus is $86 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Southampton to Manchester costing on average $118.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 34m.
Bus takes on average 6h 59m.
- Around 14 flights per day.
- Around 14 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Southampton and Manchester as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Southampton Central (SOU) and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
- Buses mostly depart from Southampton, Coach Station and arrive in Manchester, Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Manchester by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country to go to Manchester by train.
- Travel with Loganair, British Airways to go to Manchester by flight.
- 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
- 2 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
- 8 direct flights per day with British Airways.
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