What is the best way to travel from Southampton to Manchester?
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What is the cheapest way to reach Manchester from Southampton?
You can get to Manchester with just $49 by taking a Bus from FlixBus, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.
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Ryanair6h 45m04:50 PMBournemouth AirportBournemouth Airport11:35 PMLiverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Bournemouth Airport, Bournemouth Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/19/2025 4:50:00 PM to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/19/2025 11:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $185 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
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Eastern Air Lines (2011)25h 20m09:10 AMSouthampton AirportSouthampton Airport10:30 AMLiverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from Eastern Air Lines (2011) goes from Southampton Airport, Southampton Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/19/2025 9:10:00 AM to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/20/2025 10:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $411 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 20m
Cheapest Flights Tuesday
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FlixBus13h 10m05:00 PMSouthamptonBus Station6:10 AMManchesterShudehill Interchange0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/20/2025 5:00:00 PM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/21/2025 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 10m
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FlixBus12h 50m05:00 PMSouthamptonBus Station5:50 AMManchesterMoss Lane East Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/20/2025 5:00:00 PM to Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/21/2025 5:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 50m
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FlixBus12h 55m05:15 PMSouthamptonBurgess Road6:10 AMManchesterShudehill Interchange0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Burgess Road, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/20/2025 5:15:00 PM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/21/2025 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 55m
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CrossCountry4h 15m05:15 AMSouthamptonCentral Station9:30 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Central Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/20/2025 5:15:00 AM to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/20/2025 9:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $64 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
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CrossCountry4h 15m06:15 AMSouthamptonCentral Station10:30 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Central Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/20/2025 6:15:00 AM to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/20/2025 10:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $64 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
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CrossCountry4h 15m07:15 AMSouthamptonCentral Station11:30 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Central Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/20/2025 7:15:00 AM to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/20/2025 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $64 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
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Sierra Pacific Airlines12h 40m07:50 PMSouthampton AirportSouthampton Airport8:30 AMManchester AirportAirport Bus Station0EconomyA Flight from Sierra Pacific Airlines goes from Southampton Airport, Southampton Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/20/2025 7:50:00 PM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/21/2025 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $267 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 40m
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Eastern Air Lines (2011)6h 35m08:55 AMSouthampton AirportSouthampton Airport3:30 PMManchester AirportAirport Bus Station0EconomyA Flight from Eastern Air Lines (2011) goes from Southampton Airport, Southampton Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/20/2025 8:55:00 AM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/20/2025 3:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $280 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
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Aurigny Air Services24h 30m08:00 AMSouthampton AirportSouthampton Airport8:30 AMManchester AirportAirport Bus Station0EconomyA Flight from Aurigny Air Services goes from Southampton Airport, Southampton Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/20/2025 8:00:00 AM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/21/2025 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $292 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 30m
Cheapest Buses Wednesday
Cheapest Trains Wednesday
Cheapest Flights Wednesday
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Sierra Pacific Airlines5h 20m03:10 PMSouthampton AirportSouthampton Airport8:30 PMLiverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from Sierra Pacific Airlines goes from Southampton Airport, Southampton Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/21/2025 3:10:00 PM to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/21/2025 8:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $438 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m
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Eastern Air Lines (2011)5h 5m09:40 AMSouthampton AirportSouthampton Airport2:45 PMLiverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from Eastern Air Lines (2011) goes from Southampton Airport, Southampton Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/21/2025 9:40:00 AM to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/21/2025 2:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $458 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
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Eastern Air Lines (2011)24h 35m08:00 PMSouthampton AirportSouthampton Airport8:35 PMLiverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from Eastern Air Lines (2011) goes from Southampton Airport, Southampton Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/21/2025 8:00:00 PM to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/22/2025 8:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $503 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 35m
Cheapest Flights Thursday
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South Western Railway4h 52m010:00 AMSouthamptonCentral Station2:52 PMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from South Western Railway goes from Central Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/22/2025 10:00:00 AM to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/22/2025 2:52:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $69 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 52m
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South Western Railway4h 57m010:30 AMSouthamptonCentral Station3:27 PMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from South Western Railway goes from Central Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/22/2025 10:30:00 AM to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/22/2025 3:27:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $69 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 57m
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South Western Railway4h 52m011:00 AMSouthamptonCentral Station3:52 PMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from South Western Railway goes from Central Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/22/2025 11:00:00 AM to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/22/2025 3:52:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $74 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 52m
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EasyJet Airline10h 45m012:15 PMSouthampton AirportSouthampton Airport11:00 PMLiverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from EasyJet Airline goes from Southampton Airport, Southampton Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/22/2025 12:15:00 PM to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/22/2025 11:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $234 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 45m
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Eastern Air Lines (2011)4h 25m04:10 PMSouthampton AirportSouthampton Airport8:35 PMLiverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from Eastern Air Lines (2011) goes from Southampton Airport, Southampton Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/22/2025 4:10:00 PM to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/22/2025 8:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $397 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
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Eastern Air Lines (2011)24h 35m08:00 PMSouthampton AirportSouthampton Airport8:35 PMLiverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from Eastern Air Lines (2011) goes from Southampton Airport, Southampton Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/22/2025 8:00:00 PM to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/23/2025 8:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $466 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 35m
Cheapest Trains Friday
Cheapest Flights Friday
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CrossCountry4h 14m05:15 AMSouthamptonCentral Station9:29 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Central Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/23/2025 5:15:00 AM to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/23/2025 9:29:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $80 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 14m
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CrossCountry4h 14m012:15 PMSouthamptonCentral Station4:29 PMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Central Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/23/2025 12:15:00 PM to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/23/2025 4:29:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $100 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 14m
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CrossCountry4h 14m01:15 PMSouthamptonCentral Station5:29 PMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Central Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/23/2025 1:15:00 PM to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/23/2025 5:29:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $100 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 14m
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EasyJet Airline7h 50m08:05 AMSouthampton AirportSouthampton Airport3:55 PMLiverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from EasyJet Airline goes from Southampton Airport, Southampton Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/23/2025 8:05:00 AM to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/23/2025 3:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $205 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
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Ryanair18h 55m07:15 PMBournemouth AirportBournemouth Airport2:10 PMLiverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Bournemouth Airport, Bournemouth Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/23/2025 7:15:00 PM to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/24/2025 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $207 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 55m
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Eastern Air Lines (2011)21h 45m07:45 PMSouthampton AirportSouthampton Airport5:30 PMLiverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from Eastern Air Lines (2011) goes from Southampton Airport, Southampton Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/23/2025 7:45:00 PM to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/24/2025 5:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $315 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 45m
Cheapest Trains Saturday
Cheapest Flights Saturday
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FlixBus13h 10m05:00 PMSouthamptonBus Station6:10 AMManchesterShudehill Interchange0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/24/2025 5:00:00 PM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/25/2025 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 10m
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FlixBus12h 50m05:00 PMSouthamptonBus Station5:50 AMManchesterMoss Lane East Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/24/2025 5:00:00 PM to Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/25/2025 5:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 50m
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FlixBus12h 55m05:15 PMSouthamptonBurgess Road6:10 AMManchesterShudehill Interchange0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Burgess Road, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/24/2025 5:15:00 PM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/25/2025 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 55m
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Eastern Air Lines (2011)23h 10m08:55 AMSouthampton AirportSouthampton Airport8:05 AMManchester AirportAirport Bus Station0EconomyA Flight from Eastern Air Lines (2011) goes from Southampton Airport, Southampton Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/24/2025 8:55:00 AM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/25/2025 8:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $120 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 10m
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EasyJet Airline4h 35m012:20 PMSouthampton AirportSouthampton Airport4:55 PMManchester AirportAirport Bus Station0EconomyA Flight from EasyJet Airline goes from Southampton Airport, Southampton Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/24/2025 12:20:00 PM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/24/2025 4:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $217 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
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KLM Cityhopper23h 0m09:20 AMSouthampton AirportSouthampton Airport8:20 AMManchester AirportAirport Bus Station0EconomyA Flight from KLM Cityhopper goes from Southampton Airport, Southampton Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/24/2025 9:20:00 AM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/25/2025 8:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $382 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 0m
Cheapest Buses Sunday
Cheapest Flights Sunday
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South Western Railway5h 49m05:55 AMSouthamptonSwanwick Train Station11:44 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from South Western Railway goes from Swanwick Train Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/25/2025 5:55:00 AM to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/25/2025 11:44:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $126 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 49m
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EasyJet Airline3h 5m012:25 PMSouthampton AirportSouthampton Airport3:30 PMManchester AirportAirport Bus Station0EconomyA Flight from EasyJet Airline goes from Southampton Airport, Southampton Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/25/2025 12:25:00 PM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/25/2025 3:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $278 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
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EasyJet Airline4h 55m012:25 PMSouthampton AirportSouthampton Airport5:20 PMLiverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from EasyJet Airline goes from Southampton Airport, Southampton Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/25/2025 12:25:00 PM to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/25/2025 5:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $280 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m
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Eastern Air Lines (2011)23h 10m08:55 AMSouthampton AirportSouthampton Airport8:05 AMManchester AirportAirport Bus Station0EconomyA Flight from Eastern Air Lines (2011) goes from Southampton Airport, Southampton Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/25/2025 8:55:00 AM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/26/2025 8:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $324 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 10m
Cheapest Trains Monday
Cheapest Flights Monday
What are the fastest trips from Southampton to Manchester?
You can get to Manchester from Southampton in just 3h 5m with a Flight from EasyJet Airline. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.
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Ryanair6h 45m04:50 PMBournemouth AirportBournemouth Airport11:35 PMLiverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Bournemouth Airport, Bournemouth Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/19/2025 4:50:00 PM to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/19/2025 11:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $185 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
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Eastern Air Lines (2011)25h 20m09:10 AMSouthampton AirportSouthampton Airport10:30 AMLiverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from Eastern Air Lines (2011) goes from Southampton Airport, Southampton Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/19/2025 9:10:00 AM to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/20/2025 10:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $411 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 20m
Fastest Flights Tuesday
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CrossCountry4h 15m05:15 AMSouthamptonCentral Station9:30 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Central Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/20/2025 5:15:00 AM to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/20/2025 9:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $64 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
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CrossCountry4h 15m06:15 AMSouthamptonCentral Station10:30 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Central Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/20/2025 6:15:00 AM to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/20/2025 10:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $64 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
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CrossCountry4h 15m07:15 AMSouthamptonCentral Station11:30 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Central Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/20/2025 7:15:00 AM to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/20/2025 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $64 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
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Eastern Air Lines (2011)6h 35m08:55 AMSouthampton AirportSouthampton Airport3:30 PMManchester AirportAirport Bus Station0EconomyA Flight from Eastern Air Lines (2011) goes from Southampton Airport, Southampton Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/20/2025 8:55:00 AM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/20/2025 3:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $280 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
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KLM Cityhopper7h 25m09:20 AMSouthampton AirportSouthampton Airport4:45 PMManchester AirportAirport Bus Station0EconomyA Flight from KLM Cityhopper goes from Southampton Airport, Southampton Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/20/2025 9:20:00 AM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/20/2025 4:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $305 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
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Sierra Pacific Airlines12h 40m07:50 PMSouthampton AirportSouthampton Airport8:30 AMManchester AirportAirport Bus Station0EconomyA Flight from Sierra Pacific Airlines goes from Southampton Airport, Southampton Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/20/2025 7:50:00 PM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/21/2025 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $267 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 40m
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FlixBus12h 35m05:15 PMSouthamptonBurgess Road5:50 AMManchesterMoss Lane East Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Burgess Road, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/20/2025 5:15:00 PM to Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/21/2025 5:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 35m
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FlixBus12h 50m05:00 PMSouthamptonBus Station5:50 AMManchesterMoss Lane East Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/20/2025 5:00:00 PM to Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/21/2025 5:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 50m
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FlixBus12h 55m05:15 PMSouthamptonBurgess Road6:10 AMManchesterShudehill Interchange0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Burgess Road, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/20/2025 5:15:00 PM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/21/2025 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 55m
Fastest Trains Wednesday
Fastest Flights Wednesday
Fastest Buses Wednesday
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Eastern Air Lines (2011)5h 5m09:40 AMSouthampton AirportSouthampton Airport2:45 PMLiverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from Eastern Air Lines (2011) goes from Southampton Airport, Southampton Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/21/2025 9:40:00 AM to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/21/2025 2:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $458 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
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Sierra Pacific Airlines5h 20m03:10 PMSouthampton AirportSouthampton Airport8:30 PMLiverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from Sierra Pacific Airlines goes from Southampton Airport, Southampton Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/21/2025 3:10:00 PM to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/21/2025 8:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $438 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m
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Eastern Air Lines (2011)14h 30m08:00 PMSouthampton AirportSouthampton Airport10:30 AMLiverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from Eastern Air Lines (2011) goes from Southampton Airport, Southampton Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/21/2025 8:00:00 PM to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/22/2025 10:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $584 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 30m
Fastest Flights Thursday
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CrossCountry4h 15m05:15 AMSouthamptonCentral Station9:30 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Central Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/22/2025 5:15:00 AM to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/22/2025 9:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $79 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
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CrossCountry4h 15m012:15 PMSouthamptonCentral Station4:30 PMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Central Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/22/2025 12:15:00 PM to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/22/2025 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $80 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
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South Western Railway4h 52m010:00 AMSouthamptonCentral Station2:52 PMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from South Western Railway goes from Central Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/22/2025 10:00:00 AM to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/22/2025 2:52:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $69 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 52m
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Eastern Air Lines (2011)4h 25m04:10 PMSouthampton AirportSouthampton Airport8:35 PMLiverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from Eastern Air Lines (2011) goes from Southampton Airport, Southampton Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/22/2025 4:10:00 PM to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/22/2025 8:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $397 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
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EasyJet Airline10h 45m012:15 PMSouthampton AirportSouthampton Airport11:00 PMLiverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from EasyJet Airline goes from Southampton Airport, Southampton Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/22/2025 12:15:00 PM to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/22/2025 11:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $234 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 45m
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Eastern Air Lines (2011)14h 30m08:00 PMSouthampton AirportSouthampton Airport10:30 AMLiverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from Eastern Air Lines (2011) goes from Southampton Airport, Southampton Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/22/2025 8:00:00 PM to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/23/2025 10:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $543 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 30m
Fastest Trains Friday
Fastest Flights Friday
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CrossCountry4h 14m05:15 AMSouthamptonCentral Station9:29 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Central Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/23/2025 5:15:00 AM to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/23/2025 9:29:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $80 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 14m
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CrossCountry4h 14m012:15 PMSouthamptonCentral Station4:29 PMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Central Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/23/2025 12:15:00 PM to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/23/2025 4:29:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $100 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 14m
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CrossCountry4h 14m01:15 PMSouthamptonCentral Station5:29 PMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Central Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/23/2025 1:15:00 PM to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/23/2025 5:29:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $100 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 14m
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Sierra Pacific Airlines5h 40m08:35 AMSouthampton AirportSouthampton Airport2:15 PMLiverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from Sierra Pacific Airlines goes from Southampton Airport, Southampton Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/23/2025 8:35:00 AM to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/23/2025 2:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $450 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
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EasyJet Airline7h 50m08:05 AMSouthampton AirportSouthampton Airport3:55 PMLiverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from EasyJet Airline goes from Southampton Airport, Southampton Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/23/2025 8:05:00 AM to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/23/2025 3:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $205 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
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Ryanair18h 55m07:15 PMBournemouth AirportBournemouth Airport2:10 PMLiverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Bournemouth Airport, Bournemouth Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/23/2025 7:15:00 PM to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/24/2025 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $207 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 55m
Fastest Trains Saturday
Fastest Flights Saturday
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Sierra Pacific Airlines4h 0m02:30 PMSouthampton AirportSouthampton Airport6:30 PMManchester AirportAirport Bus Station0EconomyA Flight from Sierra Pacific Airlines goes from Southampton Airport, Southampton Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/24/2025 2:30:00 PM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/24/2025 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $966 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
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EasyJet Airline4h 35m012:20 PMSouthampton AirportSouthampton Airport4:55 PMManchester AirportAirport Bus Station0EconomyA Flight from EasyJet Airline goes from Southampton Airport, Southampton Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/24/2025 12:20:00 PM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/24/2025 4:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $217 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
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Aurigny Air Services22h 30m010:00 AMSouthampton AirportSouthampton Airport8:30 AMManchester AirportAirport Bus Station0EconomyA Flight from Aurigny Air Services goes from Southampton Airport, Southampton Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/24/2025 10:00:00 AM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/25/2025 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $394 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 30m
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FlixBus12h 35m05:15 PMSouthamptonBurgess Road5:50 AMManchesterMoss Lane East Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Burgess Road, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/24/2025 5:15:00 PM to Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/25/2025 5:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 35m
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FlixBus12h 50m05:00 PMSouthamptonBus Station5:50 AMManchesterMoss Lane East Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/24/2025 5:00:00 PM to Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/25/2025 5:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 50m
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FlixBus12h 55m05:15 PMSouthamptonBurgess Road6:10 AMManchesterShudehill Interchange0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Burgess Road, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/24/2025 5:15:00 PM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/25/2025 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 55m
Fastest Flights Sunday
Fastest Buses Sunday
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EasyJet Airline3h 5m012:25 PMSouthampton AirportSouthampton Airport3:30 PMManchester AirportAirport Bus Station0EconomyA Flight from EasyJet Airline goes from Southampton Airport, Southampton Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/25/2025 12:25:00 PM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/25/2025 3:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $278 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
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EasyJet Airline4h 55m012:25 PMSouthampton AirportSouthampton Airport5:20 PMLiverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from EasyJet Airline goes from Southampton Airport, Southampton Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/25/2025 12:25:00 PM to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/25/2025 5:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $280 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m
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KLM Cityhopper14h 45m05:35 PMSouthampton AirportSouthampton Airport8:20 AMManchester AirportAirport Bus Station0EconomyA Flight from KLM Cityhopper goes from Southampton Airport, Southampton Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/25/2025 5:35:00 PM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/26/2025 8:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $342 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 45m
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South Western Railway5h 49m05:55 AMSouthamptonSwanwick Train Station11:44 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from South Western Railway goes from Swanwick Train Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/25/2025 5:55:00 AM to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/25/2025 11:44:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $126 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 49m
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Bus from Southampton to Manchester
What are the most popular stations in Southampton and Manchester?
In Southampton, you will usually depart from Bus Station, Central Station or SeaCity Museum, while in Manchester you will be arriving at Victoria Station, Piccadilly Train Station or Shudehill Interchange, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Manchester from Southampton? With 8 connections between 3 Train, Bus, Flight and Carpool operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Southampton and Manchester, you can pay as low as $49 with a Bus from FlixBus.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from EasyJet Airline: you will get to Manchester in just 3h 5m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Southampton and Manchester are Eastern Air Lines (2011), CrossCountry and South Western Railway, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Southampton and Manchester is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Netley or to Salford, and look at flights from Bournemouth Airport, and landing at Liverpool Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Southampton to Manchester?
The most popular companies between Southampton and Manchester, are Eastern Air Lines (2011), CrossCountry and South Western Railway. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: FlixBus
Train companies: CrossCountry and South Western Railway
Airlines: Eastern Air Lines (2011), EasyJet Airline, KLM Cityhopper and 4 more.
All you need to know when you travel from Southampton to Manchester
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Southampton to Manchester. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Southampton to Manchester
How can I reach Manchester from Southampton?
Every day, there are on average 8 connections between Train, Bus, Flight and Carpool, with which you can get to Manchester from Southampton.
How far is Manchester from Southampton?
The distance between Southampton and Manchester is 181.2 miles.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Southampton and Manchester?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 8 kgs of CO2, a train 10 kgs, a car 50 kgs, and a flight 72 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Southampton to Manchester?
You can get to Manchester with just $49 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.
What is the fastest way to get from Southampton to Manchester?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Manchester in just 3h 5m with a Flight from EasyJet Airline.
More routes to Southampton and to Manchester
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Southampton and to Manchester. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
- Trips to Southampton
- Birkenhead to Southampton
- Birmingham to Southampton
- Blackpool to Southampton
- Bournemouth to Southampton
- Bristol to Southampton
- Cardiff to Southampton
- Carlisle to Southampton
- Coventry to Southampton
- Edinburgh to Southampton
- Exeter to Southampton
- Glasgow to Southampton
- Hamilton to Southampton
- Huddersfield to Southampton
- Leeds to Southampton
- Leicester to Southampton
- London Heathrow Airport to Southampton
- London to Southampton
- Loughborough to Southampton
- Manchester to Southampton
- Newcastle upon Tyne to Southampton
- Nottingham to Southampton
- Oxford to Southampton
- Sheffield to Southampton
- Stoke-on-Trent to Southampton
- Trips to Manchester
- Birmingham Airport to Manchester
- Bognor Regis to Manchester
- Bradford to Manchester
- Bristol to Manchester
- Burnley to Manchester
- Cambridge to Manchester
- Cheltenham to Manchester
- Dundee to Manchester
- Gillingham to Manchester
- Glasgow to Manchester
- Hamilton to Manchester
- Leicester to Manchester
- London Stansted Airport to Manchester
- London to Manchester
- Luton to Manchester
- Newquay to Manchester
- Northampton to Manchester
- Nottingham to Manchester
- Oxford to Manchester
- Paris to Manchester
- Plymouth to Manchester
- Sheffield to Manchester
- Wakefield to Manchester
- Wolverhampton to Manchester