How much is the bus ticket from Southampton to Manchester?

The cheapest bus tickets from Southampton to Manchester start from $49. The average price for this route is around $80. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Southampton to Manchester?

The average bus travel time from Southampton to Manchester is 12h 35m, covering a distance of 293 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 5h 30m and is operated by Megabus UK .

Which bus companies service the Southampton to Manchester route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Megabus UK .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Southampton to Manchester?

The earliest bus departs from Southampton to Manchester at 5:00pm. And the latest bus departs at 5:15pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Southampton to Manchester?

A bus trip from Southampton to Manchester generates an estimated 7 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Southampton to Manchester?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Megabus UK , with an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 4274 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Southampton to Manchester?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Southampton to Manchester?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Southampton to Manchester?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Megabus UK , with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Bus Southampton to Manchester from $44 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Southampton to Manchester on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:00pm	Southampton	12h 25m	5:25am	Manchester Airport	Cheapest
Bus	5:15pm	Southampton University	12h 10m	5:25am	Manchester Airport	Fastest
Bus	5:00pm	Southampton	13h 10m	6:10am	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	5:00pm	Southampton	12h 50m	5:50am	Manchester (Moss Lane East)	No tags
Bus	5:15pm	Southampton University	12h 55m	6:10am	Shudehill	No tags

Next departures for Southampton to Manchester on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:00pm	Southampton	12h 25m	5:25am	Manchester Airport	Cheapest
Bus	5:15pm	Southampton University	12h 10m	5:25am	Manchester Airport	Fastest
Bus	5:00pm	Southampton	13h 10m	6:10am	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	5:00pm	Southampton	12h 50m	5:50am	Manchester (Moss Lane East)	No tags
Bus	5:15pm	Southampton University	12h 55m	6:10am	Shudehill	No tags

Next departures for Southampton to Manchester on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:00pm	Southampton	12h 25m	5:25am	Manchester Airport	Cheapest
Bus	5:15pm	Southampton University	12h 10m	5:25am	Manchester Airport	Fastest
Bus	5:00pm	Southampton	13h 10m	6:10am	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	5:00pm	Southampton	12h 50m	5:50am	Manchester (Moss Lane East)	No tags
Bus	5:15pm	Southampton University	12h 55m	6:10am	Shudehill	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 1:43 AM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Southampton to Manchester

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Manchester. The journey takes about 3 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $65, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

3h 40mAverage Duration

292 kmDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$49 - $133	Average Duration12h 35m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$65 - $781	Average Duration4h 6m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$65 - $65	Average Duration3h 40m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Southampton and Manchester?

Stops in Southampton

A
Southampton Coach Station
20 Harbour Parade, Southampton SO15 1BA, UK
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B
Southampton Bus Stop
563 Vincents Walk, Southampton SO14, UK
C
W. Esplanade Bus Station - Southampton
Wyndham Pl, Southampton SO15, UK
D
Bus Stop Queensway
51-55 Above Bar St, Southampton, Southampton SO14 7DZ, UK
E
Southampton Central
Western Esplanade, Southampton SO15 1QJ, UK
F
Ferry Terminal
7 Town Quay, Southampton SO14 2ET, UK

Stops in Manchester

A
Shudehill
Shudehill Interchange, Stand G, Manchester M60
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B
Coach Station
16 Chorlton St, Manchester M1 3HW, UK
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C
Manchester Airport
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D
56 Great Bridgewater St
56 Great Bridgewater St, Manchester M1 5LE, UK
E
City of Manchester Stadium
Citylink, Manchester M40 7EP, UK
F
Manchester Coach Station
Manchester Coach Station, Chorlton St., , Manchester M1 3JF, United Kingdom

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,458 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Megabus UK

3.5/54,277 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

Users have shared positive experiences with the bus service, highlighting comfortable seating and good value for budget prices. The drivers are noted to be particularly skilled. However, some travelers mentioned minor issues such as confusion about pickup locations and a lack of announcements regarding trip progress or delays.

Megabus Southampton Manchester recent customer reviews

Bus was late I was waiting at the bus stop for nearly 2 hours and I didn't even get any update, it was loads of stress, it was raining out side, and after all the waiting the bus come to a completely different stop

Lukas K.

June 1, 2024

A particularly good driver, comfortable bus, I would have like more announcements along the way as to the progress and delays etc. my trip was 30 minutes late.

Tony G.

April 4, 2024

I had difficulty in finding the pickup stop on East Terrace in Southampton. It would appear the stop is at 1C and not 1D as indicated on the ticket. Otherwise, everything was great.

Moses A.

July 4, 2022

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Southampton to Manchester by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Southampton to Manchester?
The cheapest bus tickets from Southampton to Manchester start from $49. The average price for this route is around $80. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Southampton to Manchester?
The average bus travel time from Southampton to Manchester is 12h 35m, covering a distance of 293 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 5h 30m and is operated by Megabus UK.
Which bus companies service the Southampton to Manchester route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Megabus UK.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Southampton to Manchester?
The earliest bus departs from Southampton to Manchester at 5:00pm. And the latest bus departs at 5:15pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Southampton to Manchester?
A bus trip from Southampton to Manchester generates an estimated 7 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Southampton to Manchester?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Megabus UK, with an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 4274 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Southampton to Manchester?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Southampton to Manchester?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Southampton to Manchester?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Megabus UK, with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-25

$75

11-26

$65

Today

$76

11-28

$73

11-29

$80

11-30

$67

12-01

$50

12-02

$68

The cheapest trip from Southampton to Manchester was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $50

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Southampton to Manchester, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $50 to $100 for a bus ticket from Southampton to Manchester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $50 which is on 2025-12-01.