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MAN — SOU
22 May — 29 May1
1 adult
Wed 22/5

Best deals for train tickets from Manchester to Southampton

Find the right train ticket for you
AccesRail
With transfers
8h 45m
AccesRail
AccesRail
With transfers
12h 15m
AccesRail
AccesRail
With transfers
8h 45m
AccesRail
AccesRail
With transfers
10h 35m
AccesRail
AccesRail
With transfers
10h 25m
AccesRail
AccesRail
With transfers
8h 15m
AccesRail

Manchester to Southampton train information

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

RETURN FROM

£132

ONE-WAY FROM

£65

AVG TRAVEL TIME

4h 15m

TRAIN COMPANIES

AccesRail, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Railway
The best return train deal from Manchester to Southampton found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £132
The best one-way train deal from Manchester to Southampton found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £65
Average time it takes to travel by train from Manchester to Southampton
There are 3 train companies servicing this route: AccesRail, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Railway

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

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

Book return train tickets from Manchester to Southampton

Below are the quickest and cheapest return train tickets from Manchester to Southampton that we could find in the past 72 hours. You can also search by a specific date by using the search form above.
AccesRail
14 Jun
00:05Manchester
8h 30m
4 stops
08:35Southampton Eastleigh
22 Jun
07:45Southampton Eastleigh
9h 05m
3 stops
16:50Manchester
AccesRail
18 Jul
04:30Manchester
9h 40m
3 stops
14:10Southampton Eastleigh
21 Jul
06:05Southampton Eastleigh
9h 15m
3 stops
15:20Manchester
AccesRail
15 Jun
09:15Manchester
8h 50m
3 stops
18:05Southampton Eastleigh
22 Jun
07:45Southampton Eastleigh
9h 05m
3 stops
16:50Manchester
AccesRail
3 Jun
22:15Manchester
10h 35m
3 stops
08:50Southampton Eastleigh
15 Jun
06:05Southampton Eastleigh
9h 15m
3 stops
15:20Manchester
AccesRail
2 Jun
00:05Manchester
8h 45m
4 stops
08:50Southampton Eastleigh
15 Jun
07:45Southampton Eastleigh
9h 05m
3 stops
16:50Manchester
AccesRail
16 Jun
00:05Manchester
8h 45m
4 stops
08:50Southampton Eastleigh
20 Jun
07:30Southampton Eastleigh
9h 30m
3 stops
17:00Manchester

Book one-way train tickets from Manchester to Southampton

Below are the fastest and cheapest one-way train tickets from Manchester to Southampton 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
17 Jul
00:05Manchester
8h 45m
4 stops
08:50Southampton Eastleigh
AccesRail
18 Jul
22:15Manchester
12h 15m
3 stops
10:30Southampton Eastleigh
AccesRail
10 Jun
00:05Manchester
8h 45m
4 stops
08:50Southampton Eastleigh
AccesRail
11 Jun
22:15Manchester
10h 35m
3 stops
08:50Southampton Eastleigh
AccesRail
20 Jul
00:05Manchester
10h 25m
4 stops
10:30Southampton Eastleigh
AccesRail
21 Jul
07:50Manchester
8h 15m
3 stops
16:05Southampton Eastleigh

Choose the best way to get from Manchester to Southampton

Buses

5h 05m
£16 one-way£10 return
Direct · from £101 stop · from £31

Distance to city centre

NU80.1 mi
26lb CO2

88% less than flights

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Manchester to Southampton Buses

Trains

4h 32m
£52 one-way£106 return
1 stop · from £89

Distance to city centre

SOU3.5 mi
41lb CO2

81% less than flights

Find Trains

Manchester to Southampton Trains

Flights

4h 15m
£55 one-way£114 return
1 stop · from £95

Distance to city centre

SOU3.5 mi

FAQs for booking trains from Manchester to Southampton

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

If you need a train from Manchester to Southampton Eastleigh for this week you can find options from £65 one-way.

How long is the train ride from Manchester to Southampton Eastleigh?

Arrive at your destination quickly by taking a 4h 15m train from Manchester to Southampton Eastleigh. Check Cross Country if you need to get to your destination as quickly as possible.

Which train companies operate between Manchester to Southampton Eastleigh?

The trains offering service from Manchester to Southampton Eastleigh AccesRail, Avanti West Coast, and West Midlands Railway. AccesRail has been found as the cheapest option available at £132 return.

How far is Manchester to Southampton Eastleigh by train?

Manchester and Southampton Eastleigh are 181.0 mi apart from one another, but the actual distance by train depends on the route taken. In terms of time, a normal route is around 4h 15m.

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

41lb is the average carbon footprint of travelling from Manchester to Southampton Eastleigh by train. Carbon emissions for flights between these two cities are around 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 Manchester to Southampton?

Based on just travel duration our users have found a flight from Manchester to Southampton to be the fastest option to their destination at just 4h 10m. If travel time is less of a concern you may want to look into booking some alternative forms of transportation like a train from Manchester to Southampton or a bus from Manchester to Southampton.

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

Planning to book a bus from Manchester to Southampton 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 Manchester starting at £114 to Southampton or a train from Manchester to Southampton starting at £104 if that is your preferred method of transportation.


AccesRail trains from Manchester to Southampton

Our best AccesRail deals on Manchester to Southampton train tickets
AccesRail
14 Jun
MAN00:05Manchester
8h 30m
4 stops
SOU08:35Southampton Eastleigh
22 Jun
SOU07:45Southampton Eastleigh
9h 05m
3 stops
MAN16:50Manchester
AccesRail
3 Jun
MAN22:15Manchester
10h 35m
3 stops
SOU08:50Southampton Eastleigh
15 Jun
SOU06:05Southampton Eastleigh
9h 15m
3 stops
MAN15:20Manchester
AccesRail
16 Jun
MAN00:05Manchester
8h 45m
4 stops
SOU08:50Southampton Eastleigh
20 Jun
SOU07:30Southampton Eastleigh
9h 30m
3 stops
MAN17:00Manchester

Popular train routes to Southampton

Most frequently searched train routes to Southampton, along with the cheapest price and shortest travel time.
Trains to Southampton from Bristol
Fastest travel time1h 41m
Cheapest price£47
Trains to Southampton from Birmingham
Fastest travel time2h 37m
Cheapest price£99
Trains to Southampton from London
Fastest travel time1h 22m
Cheapest price£18

Other train routes from Manchester

Find and compare cheap train tickets from Manchester to other popular destinations on momondo
Trains from Manchester to London
Fastest travel time2h 06m
Cheapest price£43
Trains from Manchester to Edinburgh
Fastest travel time3h 11m
Cheapest price£166
Trains from Manchester to Liverpool
Fastest travel time0h 50m
Cheapest price£344
Trains from Manchester to Glasgow
Fastest travel time3h 14m
Cheapest price£151
Trains from Manchester to Leeds
Fastest travel time0h 56m
Cheapest price£67
Trains from Manchester to Oxford
Fastest travel time3h 04m
Cheapest price£215
Trains from Manchester to Coventry
Fastest travel time2h 16m
Cheapest price£88
Trains from Manchester to Carlisle
Fastest travel time1h 45m
Cheapest price£69
Trains from Manchester to Birmingham
Fastest travel time1h 29m
Cheapest price£32

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