Trains from Southampton to Manchester

Southampton to Manchester train information

Southampton Manchester train map

Train duration 4h19m
Arrival Manchester, England
Departure Southampton, England
Distance 182 Miles

Find your ticket on gopili to identify the different operators for your train from Southampton (South East England) to Manchester (North West England). The services on board will vary depending on the rail provider.

There are 182 miles between both cities and the average train duration connecting Southampton to Manchester is normally 4h19m. Travelling by train is normally the quickest solution to go to Manchester from Southampton, and it's also more environmentally friendly than taking your car or using the plane.

Prices may vary quickly. We suggest you to make a search to check the latest available offers.

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Southampton - Manchester prices calendar

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Southampton to Manchester by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.

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Southampton - Manchester: the best time to book cheap trains

Price of the ticket when booking in advance or at the last minute

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£29

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The Prices for train tickets Southampton to Manchester are increasing if you don't book early. According to our data, if you buy your train 2 months in advance, you can find tickets from £29 whereas when purchasing your seat 3 days in advance, you will need to spend at least £67 for your train. Thus, you may save 57% on the price of your ticket by booking 2 months in advance instead of 3 days in advance.

The figures are based on the best fares found over the past 6 months when buying in advance versus at the last minute.

Best prices for Southampton to Manchester trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Southampton and Manchester by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Manchester to Southampton and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

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Discount Southampton - Manchester train tickets

National Railcards can offer great value for money if you're travelling by train. Depending on your age as well as your situation, you can get one of the 5 different railcards: Disabled persons, 16-25, Two together, Senior or Family and Friends railcards. Railcards can enable you to save money for your Southampton Manchester train ticket.

  • If you want to understand how much you can save with a railcard, you have to assess the number of journeys you need to save money. You will see that most of the time, only a few trips are needed.

    For your evaluation, you need to include the cost of your railcard, i.e £30, how much you're saving on each journey (i.e.: 34%) as well as the cost of your ticket. The average fare of a Southampton Manchester ticket is £50.00 (1).

    Divide the cost of your railcard by the discount: £30/34%= £88. Then divide £88 by £50.00: £88/£50.00 = 1.76. You will need to make approximately 2 trips from Manchester to Southampton (one way trip) with your railcard to be profitable.

  • Railcards enable you to save 34% off most rail fares for 12 months. A Disabled persons railcard costs £20 and the five other ones £30.

(1)Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey

Train Journey Average price without railcard(1) With a railcard 34% off(2) Saving based on a one-way trip Number of return trips to pay off the cost
Southampton to Manchester train £50.00 £33.33 £16.67 1.76

(1)Average price observed over the last 6 months for one way

(2)Price calculated with an average reduction of 34% on train tickets fare

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