Trains from Southampton to Manchester

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  • Lowest price from ≈ $112.09 £84.00
  • Average duration 4h 58m
  • Connections per day 29
  • Distance 292 km
  • CO₂ per person 4 kg

train from Southampton to Manchester

The journey from Southampton to Manchester is about 292 km. On average a train trip takes 4h 58m with 29 connections per day.

Lowest price ≈ $112.09 £84.00
Trip duration 4h 58m
Connections per day 29
Lowest price ≈ $112.09 £84.00
Highest price ≈ $190.15 £142.50
First departure 06:55 AM
Last departure 07:15 PM
Distance 292 km
Departure Southampton
Arrival Manchester
Travel operator Southern, Cross Country
Find the best price
Avanti West Coast20.44 kg CO₂
19:30Southampton Central
4h 37m
00:56Manchester Piccadilly
≈ $138.72 BGN 237.25
2 changes
Avanti West Coast20.44 kg CO₂
18:30Southampton Central
4h
23:07Manchester Piccadilly
≈ $138.72 BGN 237.25
2 changes
Cross Country20.44 kg CO₂
20:15Southampton Central
3h 49m
00:56Manchester Piccadilly
≈ $193.80 BGN 331.46
2 changes

Next departures from Southampton to Manchester

Sample times and fares for the coming days — book to confirm availability and price.

Avanti West Coast ≈ $135.55 £101.90
06:55 Southampton Central
6h 16m · 2 changes
14:22 Manchester Picadilly
Avanti West Coast ≈ $135.55 £101.90
06:55 Southampton Central
5h 54m · 3 changes
14:15 Manchester Picadilly
CrossCountry ≈ $189.55 £142.50
06:55 Southampton Central
4h 39m · 2 changes
12:30 Manchester Picadilly
Avanti West Coast ≈ $135.55 £101.90
08:51 Southampton Central
5h 6m · 2 changes
14:44 Manchester Picadilly
Avanti West Coast ≈ $135.55 £101.90
08:51 Southampton Central
4h 47m · 3 changes
14:44 Manchester Picadilly
Avanti West Coast ≈ $135.55 £101.90
08:51 Southampton Central
5h 16m · 2 changes
15:05 Manchester Picadilly
Avanti West Coast ≈ $135.55 £101.90
08:55 Southampton Central
5h 5m · 3 changes
14:44 Manchester Picadilly
Avanti West Coast ≈ $135.55 £101.90
08:55 Southampton Central
5h 32m · 2 changes
15:05 Manchester Picadilly
CrossCountry ≈ $189.55 £142.50
09:15 Southampton Central
4h 14m · direct
13:29 Manchester Picadilly
Avanti West Coast ≈ $135.55 £101.90
09:15 Southampton Central
4h 21m · 4 changes
14:44 Manchester Picadilly
Avanti West Coast ≈ $135.55 £101.90
09:25 Southampton Central
4h 51m · 3 changes
15:05 Manchester Picadilly
Avanti West Coast ≈ $135.55 £101.90
09:55 Southampton Central
5h 14m · 2 changes
15:44 Manchester Picadilly
CrossCountry ≈ $189.55 £142.50
10:15 Southampton Central
4h 14m · direct
14:29 Manchester Picadilly
Avanti West Coast ≈ $135.55 £101.90
10:25 Southampton Central
5h 36m · 2 changes
16:44 Manchester Picadilly
Avanti West Coast ≈ $135.55 £101.90
10:25 Southampton Central
4h 24m · 4 changes
15:44 Manchester Picadilly
Avanti West Coast ≈ $135.55 £101.90
10:25 Southampton Central
5h 1m · 3 changes
16:06 Manchester Picadilly
Avanti West Coast ≈ $135.55 £101.90
10:55 Southampton Central
5h 33m · 2 changes
17:05 Manchester Picadilly
CrossCountry ≈ $189.55 £142.50
16:15 Southampton Central
4h 14m · direct
20:29 Manchester Picadilly
Avanti West Coast ≈ $135.55 £101.90
16:15 Southampton Central
4h 42m · 4 changes
21:44 Manchester Picadilly
Avanti West Coast ≈ $133.02 £100.00
16:25 Southampton Central
4h 45m · 4 changes
22:07 Manchester Picadilly
CrossCountry ≈ $189.55 £142.50
17:15 Southampton Central
4h 14m · direct
21:29 Manchester Picadilly
Avanti West Coast ≈ $135.55 £101.90
17:15 Southampton Central
4h 35m · 4 changes
22:56 Manchester Picadilly
Avanti West Coast ≈ $111.74 £84.00
17:25 Southampton Central
5h 14m · 2 changes
23:21 Manchester Picadilly
Avanti West Coast ≈ $111.74 £84.00
17:55 Southampton Central
5h 44m · 2 changes
00:16 Manchester Picadilly
CrossCountry ≈ $189.55 £142.50
18:15 Southampton Central
4h 14m · direct
22:29 Manchester Picadilly
Avanti West Coast ≈ $111.74 £84.00
18:25 Southampton Central
5h 48m · 2 changes
00:48 Manchester Picadilly
Avanti West Coast ≈ $133.02 £100.00
18:25 Southampton Central
4h 57m · 4 changes
00:16 Manchester Picadilly
CrossCountry ≈ $189.55 £142.50
19:15 Southampton Central
4h 13m · direct
23:28 Manchester Picadilly
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Carriers on this route

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Great Western Railway (GWR) is a British railway company that operates passenger services between London and the southwest of England, as well as parts of Wales. It was founded in 1833 and was originally known as the Great Western Railway Company. GWR is now owned by FirstGroup. The company is known for its iconic green livery and its historic steam locomotives, including the famous Flying Scotsman.
South Western Railway (SWR) is a train operating company in the United Kingdom that operates passenger services in South West England and parts of Southern England. It was formed in 2017 as a result of the merger of South West Trains and the Island Line Trains. SWR operates services to major cities such as London, Bristol, Southampton, and Portsmouth, as well as smaller towns and villages in the region. The company operates a fleet of modern trains, including electric and diesel multiple units, and provides a range of ticketing options, including season tickets, advance purchase tickets, and flexible fares. SWR is owned by FirstGroup and MTR Corporation.
The Welsh Government owns the non-profit organization Transport for Wales. It is responsible for the procurement and management of passenger rail services in Wales, as well as the development of the Welsh rail network. The company was established in 2018, taking over from Arriva Trains Wales, and operates services across Wales and the Borders. Transport for Wales is a great choice for your journeys within Wales, such as Cardiff to Aberdare or Newport to Swansea, or for your trips in England, like Manchester to Chester or Birmingham to Shrewsbury, and even for your travel between England and Wales.

CO₂ emissions by mode

train 20.44kg
bus 21.9kg
flight 58.4kg
carpool 46.72kg
How much CO₂ is emitted travelling by train from Southampton to Manchester?

The train journey between Southampton and Manchester emits 20.44kg of CO₂.

How much CO₂ do I save by taking the train between Southampton and Manchester?

Taking the train between Southampton and Manchester saves 37.96kg of CO₂ compared to a flight, 1.46kg compared to the bus and 26.28kg compared to the car.

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