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Gunnersbury Park Museum
Local history museum in a Georgian manor house with displays on Ealing and Southall, plus temporary exhibitions in period surroundings.


Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Southall among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. 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 £15, and a train costs an average of £44.
Distance: 253 km
| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£143 Average Price | £23 Average Price Cheapest | £121 Average Price |
3h 30m Average total duration 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 34m Average total duration 5h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 1m Average total duration Fastest 1h 1m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Southall trains for today, Monday 3 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:14 Manchester | 3h12 | 10:26 Southall | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:14 Manchester | 3h12 | 11:26 Southall | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Manchester to Southall run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £44 but you can travel from only £15 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 02:57, the last at 22:24. The fastest train covers the 253 km distance in 2h 58m.
Distance 253 km |
Average train duration 3h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £44 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 58m |
First train 2:57 |
Last train 22:24 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 35 days |
Discover the best of Southall — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Southall trip today.
Local history museum in a Georgian manor house with displays on Ealing and Southall, plus temporary exhibitions in period surroundings.
Museum of road transport and design with historic buses, posters and interactive family displays, a strong option close to Southall.
Public gallery showing changing contemporary art exhibitions in a compact modern space inside Pitzhanger Manor and Gallery.
Southall's best-known shopping street, busy with markets, clothing shops and sweet stores, offering a vivid sense of the area's culture.
Linear waterside walking route with locks, bridges and passing boats, ideal for a calmer side of Southall away from the main road.
Large historic park on the edge of Southall with formal gardens, a lake, museum and broad green space for a half-day visit.
Crisp wheat pastry stuffed with spiced potatoes and peas. A staple South Asian snack in Southall, widely sold fresh in sweet shops and cafés.
Slow-cooked black lentils and kidney beans enriched with butter and cream. A Punjabi classic strongly associated with Southall’s Indian food scene.
Leavened tandoor-baked flatbread, often brushed with butter. A signature Punjabi bread commonly eaten with curries and grilled dishes in Southall.
Popular South Indian vegetarian venue for dosas, idli and filter coffee. Bright, practical and good for a casual meal.
Long-running vegetarian Punjabi canteen known for thalis, chaat and sweets. Busy, simple and very popular for traditional everyday dining.
Well-known Southall spot for Punjabi vegetarian dishes, snacks and mithai. Casual atmosphere and a strong local following.
Moderate for Greater London. Southall dining is often better value than central London, but accommodation and rail fares can still be relatively high.
Service may be included in restaurants; otherwise tip around 10-12.5% for good service. Taxis are often rounded up. Tipping in cafés is optional.
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Southall Station -> London Paddington
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Southall 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 Southall, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Manchester to Southall trains use the Manchester Piccadilly to Southall station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Southall train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like 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 options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
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.
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 storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
Manchester Victoria has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Victoria.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Victoria.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Manchester Victoria: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Victoria: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Victoria: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Step free access around the whole station via use of lifts between platforms 3-6, connection with Manchester Metrolink using ramps, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located near the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Airport. Information desks are information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Southall has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Southall.
Ticket office support is available at Southall. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Southall: Parking, WC.
Available at Southall: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Southall: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Accessibility Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms Staff ramp assistance is always available Accessible seating is available on platforms 3&4, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located within the stations ticket hall, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Staff are available to assist from the first to last train, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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