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SOU — MAN
1 May — 8 May1
1 adult
Wed 1/5

Best deals for train tickets from Southampton to Manchester

Find the right train ticket for you
AccesRail
With transfers
11h 55m
AccesRail
AccesRail
With transfers
9h 30m
AccesRail
AccesRail
With transfers
11h 40m
AccesRail
AccesRail
With transfers
11h 25m
AccesRail
Cross Country
With transfers
4h 14m
Cross Country
Cross Country
With transfers
4h 14m
Cross Country

Southampton to Manchester train information

Find information about ticket prices, popular stations, and train companies that offer trains from Southampton to Manchester

RETURN FROM

£129

ONE-WAY FROM

£68

AVG TRAVEL TIME

4h 08m

TRAIN COMPANIES

AccesRail, Cross Country, Avanti West Coast
The best return train deal from Southampton to Manchester found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £129
The best one-way train deal from Southampton to Manchester found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £68
Average time it takes to travel by train from Southampton to Manchester
There are 3 train companies servicing this route: AccesRail, Cross Country, Avanti West Coast

Southampton Train Station Directory

Location of major train stations in Southampton
Southampton Town QuaySouthampton, 50.914875, -1.455449
Southampton BrockenhurstSouthampton, 50.8162, -1.572683
Southampton Brockenhurst Beaulieu RoadSouthampton, 50.854993, -1.504783
Southampton BitterneSouthampton, 50.918273, -1.376818
Southampton BursledonSouthampton, 50.883666, -1.305041
Southampton NetleySouthampton, 50.874893, -1.341879

Manchester Train Station Directory

Location of major train stations in Manchester
Manchester Stockton-on-TeesManchester, 54.569862, -1.318083
Manchester CliftonManchester, 53.522491, -2.31474
Manchester RadcliffeManchester, 53.562197, -2.321509
Dukinfield Fairfield, ManchesterManchester, 53.471195, -2.143135
Manchester Peel HallManchester, 53.373714, -2.250418
Manchester Sale Water Park MetrolinkManchester, 53.427776, -2.290176

Book return train tickets from Southampton to Manchester

Below are the quickest and cheapest return train tickets from Southampton to Manchester that we could find in the past 72 hours. You can also search by a specific date by using the search form above.
AccesRail
23 May
09:45Southampton Eastleigh
9h 10m
4 stops
18:55Manchester
23 Jun
00:05Manchester
8h 45m
4 stops
08:50Southampton Eastleigh
AccesRail
23 May
09:45Southampton Eastleigh
10h 10m
4 stops
19:55Manchester
24 Jun
04:30Manchester
9h 40m
3 stops
14:10Southampton Eastleigh
AccesRail
10 May
07:30Southampton Eastleigh
9h 35m
3 stops
17:05Manchester
1 Jun
04:30Manchester
9h 40m
3 stops
14:10Southampton Eastleigh
AccesRail
10 May
04:15Southampton Eastleigh
9h 40m
4 stops
13:55Manchester
31 May
00:05Manchester
8h 30m
4 stops
08:35Southampton Eastleigh
AccesRail
12 Jul
04:15Southampton Eastleigh
9h 40m
4 stops
13:55Manchester
13 Jul
00:05Manchester
10h 25m
4 stops
10:30Southampton Eastleigh
AccesRail
6 Oct
09:45Southampton Eastleigh
9h 00m
4 stops
18:45Manchester
10 Oct
12:00Manchester
8h 15m
3 stops
20:15Southampton Eastleigh

Book one-way train tickets from Southampton to Manchester

Below are the fastest and cheapest one-way train tickets from Southampton to Manchester we’ve found in the last 72 hours. Select a deal below or use the search form above to find train tickets by date.
AccesRail
2 May
17:45Southampton Eastleigh
11h 55m
3 stops
05:40Manchester
AccesRail
20 May
05:55Southampton Eastleigh
9h 30m
3 stops
15:25Manchester
AccesRail
13 May
17:45Southampton Eastleigh
11h 40m
3 stops
05:25Manchester
AccesRail
30 May
11:45Southampton Eastleigh
11h 25m
3 stops
23:10Manchester
Cross Country
21 May
06:15Southampton Coach Station
4h 14m
10:29Manchester Piccadilly
Cross Country
2 May
05:15Southampton Coach Station
4h 14m
09:29Manchester Piccadilly

Choose the best way to get from Southampton to Manchester

Buses

5h 10m
£6 one-way£10 return
Direct · from £10

Distance to city centre

GB31412590.3 mi
26lb CO2

88% less than flights

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Southampton to Manchester Buses

Trains

4h 14m
£54 one-way£103 return
1 stop · from £143

Distance to city centre

MAN8.9 mi
41lb CO2

81% less than flights

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Southampton to Manchester Trains

Flights

7h 00m
£57 one-way£120 return
1 stop · from £80

Distance to city centre

MAN8.9 mi

FAQs for booking trains from Southampton to Manchester

How much does a train ticket from Southampton Eastleigh to Manchester cost?

If you need a train from Southampton Eastleigh to Manchester for this week you can find options from £68 one-way. At £198 on average, one-way train tickets from Southampton Eastleigh to Manchester are best booked early to save more on your trip.

How long is the train ride from Southampton Eastleigh 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.

When should I purchase the train tickets from Southampton Eastleigh to Manchester?

Train ticket prices from Southampton Eastleigh to Manchester are the same no matter when you choose to book them. Prices are £198 one-way this week and should remain stable for at least the next 3 months.

Which train companies operate between Southampton Eastleigh to Manchester?

AccesRail, Cross Country, and Avanti West Coast are viable options. Check times and availability for AccesRail, as it was recently the cheapest train available traveling from Southampton Eastleigh to Manchester from £129 round-trip.

How far is Southampton Eastleigh to Manchester by train?

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.

What is the carbon footprint of a train from Southampton Eastleigh to Manchester?

Taking a train to Manchester from Southampton Eastleigh has a carbon footprint of 41lb, on average. The train has a smaller footprint by about 81% compared to flying this route (220lb). Taking a bus instead of a train would change your carbon footprint to about 25lb.

Is a train the fastest way to get from Southampton to Manchester?

The quickest way to travel this route is to take a flight from Southampton to Manchester, doing so can potentially save up to 1h 20m 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.

Is a train the cheapest way to get from Southampton to Manchester?

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 £120 to Manchester or a train from Southampton to Manchester starting at £103 if that is your preferred method of transportation.


AccesRail trains from Southampton to Manchester

Our best AccesRail deals on Southampton to Manchester train tickets
AccesRail
23 May
SOU09:45Southampton Eastleigh
9h 10m
4 stops
MAN18:55Manchester
23 Jun
MAN00:05Manchester
8h 45m
4 stops
SOU08:50Southampton Eastleigh
AccesRail
10 May
SOU07:30Southampton Eastleigh
9h 35m
3 stops
MAN17:05Manchester
1 Jun
MAN04:30Manchester
9h 40m
3 stops
SOU14:10Southampton Eastleigh
AccesRail
12 Jul
SOU04:15Southampton Eastleigh
9h 40m
4 stops
MAN13:55Manchester
13 Jul
MAN00:05Manchester
10h 25m
4 stops
SOU10:30Southampton Eastleigh

Popular train routes to Manchester

Most frequently searched train routes to Manchester, along with the cheapest price and shortest travel time.
Trains to Manchester from London
Fastest travel time2h 06m
Cheapest price£352
Trains to Manchester from Liverpool
Fastest travel time0h 51m
Cheapest price£379
Trains to Manchester from Edinburgh
Fastest travel time3h 11m
Cheapest price£170
Trains to Manchester from Leeds
Fastest travel time0h 57m
Cheapest price£18
Trains to Manchester from Carlisle
Fastest travel time1h 45m
Cheapest price£27
Trains to Manchester from Birmingham
Fastest travel time1h 26m
Cheapest price£147
Trains to Manchester from Oxford
Fastest travel time2h 44m
Cheapest price£218

Other train routes from Southampton

Find and compare cheap train tickets from Southampton to other popular destinations on momondo
Trains from Southampton to Bristol
Fastest travel time1h 39m
Cheapest price£51
Trains from Southampton to London
Fastest travel time2h 05m
Cheapest price£17

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