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Compare coach, train and flight for Manchester to Southall
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 an average ticket price of £22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 26m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, while a train costs an average of £68.
Distance: 253 km
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Most popular Coach | Train | Driving |
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£22 Average Price Cheapest | £68 Average Price | £74 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 42m Average total duration 5h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 26m Average total duration Fastest 2h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Southall:
A coach is £46 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Southall costing on average £68.
A coach is £78 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Southall costing on average £100.
Other travel options to Southall take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 26m.
Coach takes on average 5h 42m.
Tickets start at around £22 compared to roughly £74 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £52. The journey takes 5h 12m versus 3h 45m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Manchester to Southall
How to get to Southall from Manchester by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Southall is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:405h20Manchester13:00Southall£151One-way0 changes
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7:405h20Manchester13:00Southall£151One-way0 changes
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7:405h20Manchester13:00Southall£151One-way0 changes
Other options
13:405h20Manchester19:00Southall£241One-way0 changes
14:306h03Manchester20:33Southall£261One-way0 changes
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Southall:
A coach is £46 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Southall costing on average £68.
A coach is £78 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Southall costing on average £100.
Other travel options to Southall take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 26m.
Coach takes on average 5h 42m.
- Around 14 flights per day.
- Around 11 coaches per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Southall as scheduled services by coach, train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Southall station (STL).
- Coaches mostly depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3.
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast to go to Southall by train.
- Travel with Megabus, FlixBus, National Express to go to Southall by coach.
- 6 direct coaches per day with Megabus.
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