Trains tickets from Southampton to Manchester

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TodayMay 15
TomorrowMay 16
from $113
SatMay 17
from $72
SunMay 18
from $91
MonMay 19
TueMay 20
WedMay 21
ThuMay 22

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 16 at
    Departure city: Southampton
    Departure location: Southampton Airport Parkway
    Arrival time: May 16 at
    Destination city: Manchester
    Destination location: Manchester Piccadilly
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 16 at
    Departure city: Southampton
    Departure location: Southampton Airport Parkway
    Arrival time: May 16 at
    Destination city: Manchester
    Destination location: Manchester Piccadilly
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 16 at
    Departure city: Southampton
    Departure location: Southampton Airport Parkway
    Arrival time: May 16 at
    Destination city: Manchester
    Destination location: Manchester Piccadilly
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 16 at
    Departure city: Southampton
    Departure location: Southampton Airport Parkway
    Arrival time: May 16 at
    Destination city: Manchester
    Destination location: Manchester Piccadilly
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 16 at
    Departure city: Southampton
    Departure location: Southampton Airport Parkway
    Arrival time: May 16 at
    Destination city: Manchester
    Destination location: Manchester Piccadilly
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Southampton to Manchester.

Bus
Average Price$11 - $48Average Duration12h 25m
7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$45 - $562Average Duration4h 6m
7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average Price$27 - $41Average Duration4h
12kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Southampton to Manchester

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Manchester. The journey takes about 4 hours and with fares starting at just $27, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
4hAverage Duration
$27Cheapest ticket
12kgCO₂ emissions

Train Southampton to Manchester: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$229
Average train trip duration4h 6m
Number of daily trains5
Earliest train departure7:15am
Distance178 miles (287 km)
Latest train departure7:23pm

Southampton to Manchester Train

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

Best price found
05/13
$113
05/14
$92
Today
$93
05/16
$113
05/17
$72
05/18
$91
05/19
No data
05/20
$114
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Southampton to Manchester was searched and found on May 17, 2025 with a price of $72

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

You can expect to pay from $72 to $447 for a train ticket from Southampton to Manchester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $72 which is on 2025-05-17.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Southampton to Manchester is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Manchester, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Southampton and Manchester, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Southampton to Manchester, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

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