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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Southampton Central (SOU)
Cheapest price
£34
Average price
£134
Fastest journey
4 h 14 m
Average duration
4 h 15 m
Trains per day
50
Distance
291 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Southampton Central (SOU) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Southampton Central (SOU) will cost around £134 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £34.
Of the 50 trains that leave Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) for Southampton Central (SOU) every day 13 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 291 km distance in an average of 4 h 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 14 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
G010099:254h18Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)13:43Southampton Central (SOU)£341One-way0 changes- G0101811:254h18Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)15:43Southampton Central (SOU)£341One-way0 changes
- G0102212:254h19Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)16:44Southampton Central (SOU)£341One-way0 changes
- G0104317:254h19Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)21:44Southampton Central (SOU)£341One-way0 changes
- G0103918:254h17Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)22:42Southampton Central (SOU)£341One-way0 changes
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Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo+
L8014011:344h14Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)15:48Southampton Central (SOU)£791One-way2 changes- W34111+Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo+L801027:344h15Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)11:49Southampton Central (SOU)£2571One-way2 changes
- W33893+Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo+L801209:344h15Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)13:49Southampton Central (SOU)£1191One-way2 changes
- W33902+L80128+Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo10:344h15Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)14:49Southampton Central (SOU)£901One-way2 changes
- C01289+L80164+Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo14:344h15Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)18:49Southampton Central (SOU)£1191One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Southampton Central (SOU)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Southampton Central (SOU) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 1m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, and a flight costs an average of £61.
Distance: 291 km
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Live departures
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Southampton Central (SOU) train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Southampton Central (SOU) trains for today, Monday 20 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G00997 | 5:11 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h32 | 9:43 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W33932+L80222+Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo | 5:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h28 | 10:22 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 changes | |
W33932+L80222+ G88377+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria | 5:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h28 | 10:22 Southampton Central (SOU) | 3 changes | |
W34018+G01000+Tube from London Euston to London Paddington+ G14938 | 6:14 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h28 | 10:42 Southampton Central (SOU) | 3 changes | |
| W33953+Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo+L80092 | 6:29 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h20 | 10:49 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 changes | |
| W33947+L80234+Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo | 6:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h28 | 11:22 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 changes | |
| W33947+L80234+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+G88388 | 6:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h28 | 11:22 Southampton Central (SOU) | 3 changes | |
| W34218+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+L80234+C93065 | 7:00 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h22 | 11:22 Southampton Central (SOU) | 3 changes | |
| W34218+L80234+Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo | 7:00 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h22 | 11:22 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 changes | |
| G01003 | 7:25 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h18 | 11:43 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W34111+Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo+L80102 | 7:34 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h15 | 11:49 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 changes | |
| W34111+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+L80242+C82810 | 7:34 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h48 | 12:22 Southampton Central (SOU) | 3 changes | |
| G01005 | 8:25 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h22 | 12:47 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W34104+Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo+L80110 | 8:34 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h17 | 12:51 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 changes | |
| W33888+L80254+Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo | 8:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h28 | 13:22 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 changes | |
| W33888+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+G88411+L80254 | 8:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h28 | 13:22 Southampton Central (SOU) | 3 changes | |
| G01009 | 9:25 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h18 | 13:43 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W33893+Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo+L80120 | 9:34 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h15 | 13:49 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 changes | |
| W34090+Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo+L80262 | 9:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h28 | 14:22 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 changes | |
| W34090+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+G88423+L80262 | 9:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h28 | 14:22 Southampton Central (SOU) | 3 changes | |
| G01013 | 10:25 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h18 | 14:43 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W33902+Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo+L80128 | 10:34 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h15 | 14:49 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 changes | |
| W34095+Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo+L80274 | 10:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h28 | 15:22 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 changes | |
| W34095+G88435+L80274+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria | 10:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h28 | 15:22 Southampton Central (SOU) | 3 changes | |
| G01018 | 11:25 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h18 | 15:43 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W34097+L80140+Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo | 11:34 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h14 | 15:48 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 changes | |
| W33975+L80282+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+G88447 | 11:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h27 | 16:21 Southampton Central (SOU) | 3 changes | |
| W33975+Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo+L80282 | 11:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h27 | 16:21 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 changes | |
| G01022 | 12:25 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h19 | 16:44 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W33925+Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo+L80148 | 12:34 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h15 | 16:49 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 changes | |
| W34031+Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo+L80294 | 12:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h27 | 17:21 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 changes | |
| W34031+L80294+G88459+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria | 12:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h27 | 17:21 Southampton Central (SOU) | 3 changes | |
| G01024 | 13:25 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h18 | 17:43 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W33886+Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo+L80160 | 13:34 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h17 | 17:51 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 changes | |
| W34191+L80302+Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo | 13:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h25 | 18:19 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 changes | |
| W34228+G01027+Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo+L79428 | 14:14 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h28 | 18:42 Southampton Central (SOU) | 3 changes | |
| G01027 | 14:25 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h17 | 18:42 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C01289+Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo+L80164 | 14:34 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h15 | 18:49 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 changes | |
| W34266+L80308+Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo | 14:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h24 | 19:18 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 changes | |
| C01291+G01032+Tube from London Euston to London Paddington+G14944 | 15:14 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h28 | 19:42 Southampton Central (SOU) | 3 changes | |
| G01032 | 15:25 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h17 | 19:42 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W34255+Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo+L80174 | 15:34 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h16 | 19:50 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 changes | |
| W34277+Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo+L80318 | 15:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h27 | 20:21 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 changes | |
| W34277+L80318+G88495+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria | 15:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h27 | 20:21 Southampton Central (SOU) | 3 changes | |
| G01035 | 16:25 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h19 | 20:44 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W34285+L78831+Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo | 16:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h27 | 21:21 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 changes | |
| W34285+G26348+L78831+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria | 16:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h27 | 21:21 Southampton Central (SOU) | 3 changes | |
| W34125+Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo+L80330 | 17:14 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h35 | 21:49 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 changes | |
| G01043 | 17:25 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h19 | 21:44 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W33929+Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo+L78841 | 17:34 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h51 | 22:25 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 changes | |
| W33929+L78841+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+G26259 | 17:34 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h51 | 22:25 Southampton Central (SOU) | 3 changes | |
| G01039 | 18:25 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h17 | 22:42 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W34242+Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo+L78849 | 18:34 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h48 | 23:22 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 changes | |
| W34242+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+L78849+C82655 | 18:34 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h48 | 23:22 Southampton Central (SOU) | 3 changes | |
| W34178+G01042+G14972+Tube from London Euston to London Paddington | 18:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h51 | 23:45 Southampton Central (SOU) | 3 changes | |
| G01042 | 19:25 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h20 | 23:45 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34166+ W44838+Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo+L78861 | 19:30 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 5h06 | 0:36 Southampton Central (SOU) | 3 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Southampton Central (SOU)
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Trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Southampton Central (SOU) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £34 but you can travel from only £17 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:29, the last at 22:14. The fastest train covers the 291 km distance in 4h 15m.
Distance 291 km |
Average train duration 4h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £34 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 4h 15m |
First train 5:29 |
Last train 22:14 |
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Cheapest Day Sat |
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Low Season Jul - Sept |
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Train companies: CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Southampton Central (SOU) trainsCrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country trains will get you between Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and Southampton Central (SOU) from £17. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Southampton Central (SOU) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Southampton Central (SOU) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Southampton Central (SOU), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and Southampton Central (SOU)
Most Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Southampton Central (SOU) trains use the Manchester Piccadilly to Southampton Central station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and Southampton Central (SOU) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Manchester Piccadilly from Manchester city centre
Manchester Piccadilly train station facilities and services
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
Getting to Southampton Central from Southampton city centre
Southampton Central train station facilities and services
Southampton Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Southampton Central.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Southampton Central. ATMs are available at Southampton Central.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Southampton Central.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Southampton Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Southampton Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Southampton Central: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category A Station - This station has step-free access to all platforms. Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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