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Omio recommends booking the train 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 £27 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 36m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £27, while a flight costs an average of £339.
Distance: 253 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
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£146 Average Price | £27 Average Price Cheapest | £339 Average Price | £73 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 36m Average total duration Fastest 3h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 28m Average total duration 4h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration 1h 50m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Manchester to Southall, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Southall:
A coach is £120 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Southall costing on average £146.
A coach is £313 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Southall costing on average £339.
Other travel options to Southall take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 50m.
Coach takes on average 5h 28m.
You'll arrive about 39m sooner (3h 6m by train vs 3h 45m by car). Tickets start at around £146 compared to roughly £73 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Southall from Manchester by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Manchester to Southall is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Southall are London, Oxford, Windsor, Cambridge and Brighton. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Southall on Omio.
London blends royal history with modern city life, known for its museums, theatre and global food scene. Along the Thames, grand landmarks sit beside diverse neighbourhoods shaped by finance, fashion and contemporary culture.
Oxford is known for its historic university, elegant colleges and long academic tradition. Its medieval streets, museums and riverside setting give the city a thoughtful but lively character.
Windsor is a historic Thames-side town known for Windsor Castle and its strong royal identity. Its compact centre, riverside setting and nearby parkland give it a refined but approachable character.
Cambridge is a historic university city on the River Cam, known for its colleges and punting. Its compact centre, museums and green spaces give it an academic yet lively feel.
Brighton is a lively seaside city known for its pebble beach, Victorian pier and the Royal Pavilion. Its bohemian lanes, independent shops and strong arts scene give it a relaxed but energetic character.
Travel to Southall easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Manchester to Southall.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Southall:
A coach is £120 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Southall costing on average £146.
A coach is £313 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Southall costing on average £339.
Other travel options to Southall take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 50m.
Coach takes on average 5h 28m.
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.
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