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Transport providers

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Southampton Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
5h 8m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$354.42–$1,202.49

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Southampton Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$62.02–$303.79
Plane from Southampton Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$75.95–$379.73

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Southampton Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$189.87–$759.47
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$354.42
Plane from Southampton Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$215.18–$886.04
Plane from Southampton Airport to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$189.87–$696.18

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Southampton Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$189.87–$759.47
Plane from Southampton Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$215.18–$886.04

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Southampton Airport to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$189.87–$696.18

Aurigny

Website:
aurigny.com/
Plane from Southampton Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$329.10–$886.04

Train operators

East Midlands Railways

Phone:
03457 125 678
Website:
eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.66–$30.38

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Email:
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from Southampton Central to Newport
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$69.62–$164.55

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Southampton to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h 57m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$34.18–$48.10
Bus from Birmingham to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$27.85–$39.24

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Southampton Central to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
4h 14m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$139.24–$430.36

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$37.97
Train from Newcastle to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
2h 19m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$40.50–$101.26

Northern Rail

Phone:
+44 800 200 6060
Email:
Website:
northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$9.49–$12.66

South Western Railway

Phone:
0345 6000 650
Website:
southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Southampton Central to Woking
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$35.44–$88.60

Transport for Wales

Phone:
03333 211 202
Website:
tfw.wales/
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
3h 4m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$75.95–$126.58

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Southampton to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Manchester is to bus which costs $53.26 - $76.09 and takes 7h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Southampton to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Manchester is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs $70.65 - $108.70 .

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Southampton and arriving at Manchester Coach Stn, Chorlton St via Birmingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and Manchester?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 14m.

How far is it from Southampton to Manchester?

The distance between Southampton and Manchester is 364 km. The road distance is 361.4 km.

How do I travel from Southampton to Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from Southampton to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs $119.57 - $369.57 .

How long does it take to get from Southampton to Manchester?

The train from Southampton Central to Manchester Piccadilly takes 4h 14m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Manchester bus from?

Southampton to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Southampton station.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Manchester train from?

Southampton to Manchester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Southampton Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Southampton to Manchester?

The best way to get from Southampton to Manchester is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs $119.57 - $369.57 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $53.26 - $76.09 and takes 7h 7m, you could also fly, which costs $92.39 - $336.96 and takes 4h 52m.

Where does the Southampton to Manchester bus arrive?

Southampton to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham station.

Where does the Southampton to Manchester train arrive?

Southampton to Manchester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Southampton to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Manchester is 361 km. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Southampton to Manchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Southampton to Manchester?

Book your Southampton to Manchester train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Southampton to Manchester?

Book your Southampton to Manchester bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3144+ hotels available in Manchester. Prices start at $31.27 per night.
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