4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Southampton to Manchester
Cheapest price on Sep 11
€38
Average ticket price on Sep 11
€76
Fastest journey on Sep 11
4 h 14 m
Average journey duration on Sep 11
4 h 17 m
Trains on Sep 11
6
Distance
292 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Southampton to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Southampton to Manchester will cost around €76 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €38.
On Fri, Sep 11, we found 6 trains from Southampton to Manchester, including 2 direct services.
On Fri, Sep 11 the direct trains cover the 292 km distance in an average of 4 h 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 14 m .
On Fri, Sep 11 the slowest trains will take 4 h 19 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
G008558:15 AM4h14Southampton Central (SOU)12:29 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€381One-way0 transfers- G008589:15 AM4h14Southampton Central (SOU)1:29 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€381One-way0 transfers
W34210+
Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston+
L787608:30 AM4h35Southampton Central (SOU)1:05 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€881One-way2 transfers- W34102+
G88375+Tube from London Victoria to London Euston+L787568:00 AM4h19Southampton Central (SOU)12:19 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€881One-way3 transfers - W34198+G88386+L78764+Tube from London Victoria to London Euston9:00 AM4h19Southampton Central (SOU)1:19 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€1001One-way3 transfers
- G008558:15 AM4h14Southampton Central (SOU)12:29 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€381One-way0 transfers
- G008589:15 AM4h14Southampton Central (SOU)1:29 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€381One-way0 transfers
- W34102+G88375+Tube from London Victoria to London Euston+L787568:00 AM4h19Southampton Central (SOU)12:19 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€881One-way3 transfers
- W34102+Tube from Vauxhall to London Euston+L78756 · L819798:00 AM4h19Southampton Central (SOU)12:19 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€1041One-way3 transfers
- W34198+G88386+L78764+Tube from London Victoria to London Euston9:00 AM4h19Southampton Central (SOU)1:19 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€1001One-way3 transfers
Travel Information
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 €25 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 €25, while a flight costs an average of €95.
Distance: 292 km
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€59 Average price | €25 Average price Cheapest | €95 Average price | €66 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 34m Average total duration 4h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 59m Average total duration 6h 29m 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) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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 €34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to Manchester costing on average €59.
A bus is €70 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Southampton to Manchester costing on average €95.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 4m.
Bus takes on average 6h 29m.
Live departures
Southampton to Manchester train times
The table below shows live departures for Southampton to Manchester trains for today, Thursday, September 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G00849 | 6:15 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 4h14 | 10:29 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L78869+Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston+W33961 | 6:30 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 4h35 | 11:05 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
| L78750+Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston+W34038 | 7:00 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 4h19 | 11:19 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
| G00851 | 7:15 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 4h14 | 11:29 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L78871+Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston+W34059 | 7:30 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 4h35 | 12:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
| G00739 · G00854 | 7:55 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 4h04 | 11:59 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| L78756+G88375+Tube from London Victoria to London Euston+W34102 | 8:00 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 4h19 | 12:19 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3 transfers | |
| G00855 | 8:15 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 4h14 | 12:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L78760+Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston+W34210 | 8:30 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 4h35 | 1:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
| L78764+G88386+Tube from London Victoria to London Euston+W34198 | 9:00 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 4h19 | 1:19 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3 transfers | |
| G00858 | 9:15 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 4h14 | 1:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L80064+Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston+W34101 | 9:30 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 4h35 | 2:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
| L80217+Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston+W33951 | 1:00 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 4h23 | 5:23 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
| G00879 | 1:15 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 4h14 | 5:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L80087+Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston+W34231 | 1:30 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 4h35 | 6:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
| L80227+Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston+W34203 | 2:00 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 4h19 | 6:19 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
| G00887 | 2:15 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 4h14 | 6:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L80097+Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston+W33872 | 2:30 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 4h35 | 7:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
| L80237+Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston+W34075 | 3:00 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 4h19 | 7:19 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
| G00891 | 3:15 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 4h14 | 7:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L80105+Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston+W33865 | 3:30 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 4h35 | 8:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
| L80247+Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston+W34193 | 4:00 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 4h19 | 8:19 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
| G00895 | 4:15 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 4h14 | 8:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L80115+Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston+W34024 | 4:30 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 4h35 | 9:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
| L80257+Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston+W33936 | 5:00 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 4h19 | 9:19 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
| G00901 | 5:15 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 4h14 | 9:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L80123+Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston+W34042 | 5:30 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 4h35 | 10:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
| L80267+G26456+Tube from London Victoria to London Euston+W33920 | 6:00 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 4h24 | 10:24 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3 transfers | |
| G00912 | 6:15 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 4h15 | 10:30 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L80133+Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston+W34076 | 6:30 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 4h37 | 11:07 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
| G00918 | 7:15 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 4h16 | 11:31 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L80143+Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston+W34098 | 7:30 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 5h09 | 12:39 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Southampton to Manchester
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Trains from Southampton to Manchester run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €23 but you can travel from only €16 by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 292 km distance in 4h 14m.
Distance 292 km |
Average train duration 4h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price €23 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 4h 14m |
First train 12:04 AM |
Last train 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 14 days |
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Trains from Southampton to Manchester: Journey Details
Daily trains between Southampton and Manchester are operated by CrossCountry and Virgin Trains. CrossCountry trains run directly to Manchester Piccadilly with no changes and take around 4 hours 20 minutes. If you travel with Virgin, you will need to change in London, but the overall journey time may not be any longer. Trains depart for Manchester from 7 a.m. until 11:00 p.m.
Taking the Train from Southampton
All trains from Southampton to Manchester depart from Southampton Central Station, which is right at the heart of the city. The station is served by city buses U1A, U1C and U1E, as well as CityLink buses which run to the West Quay shopping centre and the port, the station is also served by night buses, which provide a connection to suburbs like Bitterne or Millbrook, while nearby towns like Winchester are a short train ride away as well.
Getting into Manchester by Train
Some people visit Manchester to watch two of England's greatest football teams. Others go for the famous music scene and nightlife, the chance to see their favourite television shows being filmed or superb galleries like the Whitworth and the Lowry. There are plenty of reasons to visit the capital of north-west England. All trains from Southampton to Manchester arrive at Manchester Piccadilly train station, which is a short walk to the east of the city centre. If you want to reach other destinations in Greater Manchester, there is a regular, quick tram network, along with free city centre buses and night buses for late arrivals. Coaches also depart regularly for Liverpool and Manchester International Airport, if you need to make an onward connection.
FAQs: Trains from Southampton to Manchester
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Southampton to Manchester by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Manchester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Southampton to Manchester
Most Southampton to Manchester trains use the Southampton Central to Manchester Piccadilly station pair, with some services arriving at Manchester Airport. Use this guide to compare Southampton and Manchester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Southampton station do trains to Manchester leave from?
Getting to Southampton Central from Southampton city centre
Southampton Central train station facilities and services
Southampton Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Southampton Central.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Southampton Central. ATMs are available at Southampton Central.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Southampton Central.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Southampton Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Southampton Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Southampton Central: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category A Station - This station has step-free access to all platforms. Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Southampton Airport Parkway from Southampton city centre
Southampton Airport Parkway is 5 km from Southampton city centre. Public transport options include:
Southampton Airport Parkway train station facilities and services
Southampton Airport Parkway has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Southampton Airport Parkway.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Southampton Airport Parkway. ATMs are available at Southampton Airport Parkway.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Southampton Airport Parkway.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Southampton Airport Parkway: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Southampton Airport Parkway: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Southampton Airport Parkway: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category A Station - This station has step-free access to all platforms. Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Swaythling from Southampton city centre
Swaythling is 4 km from Southampton city centre. Public transport options include:
Swaythling train station facilities and services
Swaythling has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Swaythling.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Swaythling.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Swaythling.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Swaythling: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Swaythling: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Swaythling: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Step-free category B station - This station has no step-free access to Platform 1 (for trains towards Eastleigh/ London Waterloo). There is level access to Platform 2 (for trains towards Southampton Central). Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Manchester station do trains from Southampton arrive at?
Getting to Manchester Piccadilly from Manchester city centre
Manchester Piccadilly train station facilities and services
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
Getting to Manchester Airport from Manchester city centre
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport train station facilities and services
Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Airport. Information desks are information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Manchester Oxford Road from Manchester city centre
Manchester Oxford Road train station facilities and services
Manchester Oxford Road has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Oxford Road: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - There are two lifts at the Piccadilly end of platform 4 and 2/3 which connect the concourse area platform 4 and 5 with 2/3. Note: there is no lift access to platform 1 at all, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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