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Manchester to Southampton bus with Megabus

Fri, 14 Feb
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Cheap coach tickets from Manchester to Southampton

Showing times and prices for 14 Feb

Cheapest

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Manchester to Southampton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

National Express
17:458h45
Manchester
02:30Southampton
£181One-way
0 changes
National Express
19:1513h00
Manchester
08:15Southampton
£311One-way
0 changes
National Express
15:458h35
Manchester
00:20Southampton
£321One-way
0 changes
Megabus
07:206h15
Manchester
13:35Southampton
£481One-way
0 changes
Megabus
14:406h15
Manchester
20:55Southampton
£481One-way
0 changes

Manchester to Southampton bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Friday 14 February
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChangesTickets
MegabusMegabus14:40 Manchester6h15 20:55 Southampton0 changesDirect
MegabusMegabus07:20 Manchester6h15 13:35 Southampton0 changesDirect
National ExpressNational Express17:45 Manchester8h45 02:30 Southampton0 changesDirect
National ExpressNational Express19:15 Manchester13h00 08:15 Southampton0 changesDirect
National ExpressNational Express15:45 Manchester8h35 00:20 Southampton0 changesDirect

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Bus times from Manchester to Southampton

Showing times and prices for 14 Feb

Fastest Journey

6 h 15 m

Average

8 h 34 m

Buses per day

5

Distance

292 km

Of the 5 buses that leave Manchester for Southampton every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Megabus
14:406h15
Manchester
20:55Southampton
£481One-way
0 changes
Megabus
07:206h15
Manchester
13:35Southampton
£481One-way
0 changes
National Express
15:458h35
Manchester
00:20Southampton
£321One-way
0 changes
National Express
17:458h45
Manchester
02:30Southampton
£181One-way
0 changes
National Express
19:1513h00
Manchester
08:15Southampton
£311One-way
0 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Manchester to Southampton

Buses from Manchester to Southampton run on average 14 times per day, taking around 10h 10m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £15 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
292 km
Average bus duration
10h 10m
Cheapest ticket price
£15
Buses per day
14
Direct buses
4
Bus providers
2
Fastest bus
6h 0m
First bus
00:05
Last bus
23:40
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Coach companies: Megabus and National Express Manchester to Southampton

You can travel by coach to Southampton from Manchester with Megabus and National Express for as low as £7. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.

National Express is the leading coach operator for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 coaches a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveller in mind. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most coaches are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Manchester - Southampton coach: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

Coach information from Manchester to Southampton with National Express:

  • Average Duration: 7 h 25 min
  • Cheapest Price: £16

FAQs: Manchester to Southampton coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Manchester to Southampton with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Manchester to Southampton.
FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Manchester to Southampton can start from as little as £15 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Manchester to Southampton is £30; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The coach time from Manchester to Southampton is on average 5 h   for the 181 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go from Manchester to Southampton by coach can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Manchester to Southampton leaves at 00: 05. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from Manchester to Southampton leaves at 23: 40.
Yes, there are 5 direct coaches a day from Manchester to Southampton with Megabus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
For the best Manchester to Southampton coach to book, you can travel safely and comfortably with Megabus, National Express or FlixBus. However, it's always good to check all possible coach companies with services from Manchester to Southampton to compare what amenities they may offer.

When departing from Manchester, you have various coach station options to start your route from including Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Manchester, Airport and Manchester, Shudehill / Bradshaw Street. When arriving in Southampton, you can end your route in coach stations like Southampton Airport Parkway, Southampton, East Park Terrace (Solent Conference Centre), Southampton, East Park Terrace (Sonar Cinema) and Southampton, Herbert Walker Avenue (Coach Parking).

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, which is located around 0.6 miles (1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Southampton Airport Parkway, located 4.5 miles (7.2 km) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month to travel from Manchester to Southampton by coach is December.
You have options as you can travel from Manchester to Southampton 3 different ways: coach, train or flight.

Important Stations and Airports in Manchester and Southampton

Manchester
Southampton
Manchester, Shudehill InterchangeWifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 05:00-23:30
Car connection
Shudehill
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the interchange.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transport options for Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
  • Bus: 42, 43, 135 Tram: Metrolink
Manchester, AirportWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
ShowerShower
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 00:00-23:59
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
Car connection
Terminal Road North
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Burger King (in the station)
  • Giraffe (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the terminal, with several companies offering services.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps, assistance
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transport options for Manchester, Airport
  • Bus: 43, 103 Train: Manchester Airport
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