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Compare train, bus, and flight for Manchester to Southampton
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Southampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, and a flight costs an average of $82.
Distance: 181 miles (292 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
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$35 Average price Cheapest | $102 Average price | $151 Average price |
7h 5m Average total duration 6h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 3m Average total duration 4h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Manchester to Southampton
How to get from Manchester to Southampton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Southampton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX120 · NX16010:00 AM7h15Manchester, Coach Station5:15 PMSouthampton, Coach Station$741One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- NX540 · NX0324:45 PM8h45Manchester, Coach Station1:30 AMSouthampton, Coach Station$551One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LM03674:50 PM0h50Manchester Airport5:40 PMSouthampton Airport$1831One-way0 transfers
Other options
L37178 · L36950+
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Y117018:59 AM6h19Manchester Victoria (MCV)3:18 PMSouthampton Central (SOU)$1601One-way6 transfers- L37183 · L36961+Y25445+C4068711:00 AM6h18Manchester Victoria (MCV)5:18 PMSouthampton Central (SOU)$1601One-way6 transfers
- C724789:25 AM4h47Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)2:12 PMSouthampton Central (SOU)$2231One-way0 transfers
- NX540 · NX0327:30 AM8h50Manchester, Coach Station4:20 PMSouthampton, Coach Station$681One-way1 transfer
- NX540 · NX0326:35 AM8h15Manchester, Coach Station2:50 PMSouthampton, Coach Station$681One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus3:10 PM8h15Manchester, Shudehill Interchange11:25 PMSouthampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)$671One-way1 transfer
BA13694:55 PM1h05Manchester Airport6:00 PMLondon Heathrow Airport$2501One-way0 transfers- BA136312:15 PM1h10Manchester Airport1:25 PMLondon Heathrow Airport$3071One-way0 transfers
- BA13598:40 AM1h15Manchester Airport9:55 AMLondon Heathrow Airport$3071One-way0 transfers
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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.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Southampton:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Southampton costing on average $31 (€25).
A bus is $61 (€49) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Southampton costing on average $82 (€67).
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 14m.
Bus takes on average 7h 15m.
- Around 14 flights per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Southampton as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Southampton Central (SOU).
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Coach Station and arrive in Southampton, Coach Station.
- Travel with Megabus, National Express to go to Southampton by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, Cross Country to go to Southampton by train.
- Travel with Eastern Airways, British Airways to go to Southampton by flight.
- 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
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