Manchester to Southampton by train
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Overview: trains from Manchester to Southampton
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Manchester to Southampton train travel explained
Want to know how to get from Manchester to Southampton by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!
The fastest trains from Manchester to Southampton take around 4 hours and 5 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 287 kilometres.
On weekdays, the first train leaving Manchester is scheduled to depart at around 05:11. The last departure is usually at around 19:27. This is the same as during the weekend. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 23 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 50 minutes.
Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from US$43.50.
We think any time is a great time to visit Southampton, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.
For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Southampton.
Is there a direct train from Manchester to Southampton?
Yes, there is a direct train from Manchester to Southampton.
How long does it take to travel from Manchester to Southampton?
The Manchester to Southampton train travel takes about 4 hours and 5 minutes, no matter when you leave.
What are the Manchester to Southampton train times and schedule?
If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Southampton leaving Manchester at around 05:11 and the last train leaving at around 19:27. This is the same at the weekend.
Other train journeys from Manchester
- From Manchester to Edinburgh From US$34.50
- From Manchester to York From US$19.50
- From Manchester to Huddersfield From US$9.00
- From Manchester to Chester From US$4.00
- From Manchester to Crewe From US$4.00
- From Manchester to Blackpool From US$14.00
- From Manchester to Cardiff From US$40.50
- From Manchester to Leeds From US$5.50
- From Manchester to Cambridge From US$75.00
- From Manchester to Stevenage From US$55.00
- From Manchester to Doncaster From US$18.00
- From Manchester to Peterborough From US$33.50
- From Manchester to Nuneaton From US$40.00
- From Manchester to Birmingham From US$14.50
- From Manchester to Wolverhampton From US$22.50
Other train journeys to Southampton
- From London to Southampton From US$14.50
- From Oxford to Southampton From US$17.50
- From Reading to Southampton From US$45.00
- From Basingstoke to Southampton From US$10.50
- From Birmingham to Southampton From US$27.50
- From Weymouth to Southampton From US$15.00
- From Shrewsbury to Southampton From US$55.00
- From Bournemouth to Southampton From US$8.50
- From Bath to Southampton From US$49.00
- From Bristol to Southampton From US$121.00
- From Salisbury to Southampton From US$15.00
- From Blackpool to Southampton From US$91.00
- From Wolverhampton to Southampton From US$35.00
- From Fareham to Southampton From US$12.00
- From Poole to Southampton From US$10.50
Other train journeys from Southampton
- From Southampton to Fareham From US$12.00
- From Southampton to Oxford From US$17.00
- From Southampton to London From US$14.50
- From Southampton to Basingstoke From US$9.00
- From Southampton to Woking From US$15.00
- From Southampton to Birmingham From US$28.00
- From Southampton to Winchester From US$6.50
- From Southampton to Ipswich From US$36.00
- From Southampton to Reading From US$11.00
- From Southampton to Brighton From US$11.50
- From Southampton to Portsmouth From US$19.50
- From Southampton to Croydon From US$31.00
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