How far is Manchester from Southampton?

The distance between the two cities is 182 miles (293 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Manchester to Southampton?

Most of the buses traveling from Manchester to Southampton leave from Shudehill and arrive at Southampton Coach Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Southampton?

Once in Southampton, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Titanic Trail, Medieval Merchant's House, Mayflower Theatre, Sport Activities and Day Trip To The Isle Of Wight.

Bus Manchester to Southampton from $23 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Manchester to Southampton on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:55am	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	5h 25m	1:20pm	Southampton Airport Parkway (SOU)	No tags
Bus	7:55am	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	5h 40m	1:35pm	Solent University (Stop IE)	No tags
Bus	2:40pm	Shudehill	6h 15m	8:55pm	Solent University (Stop IE)	No tags
Bus	2:40pm	Shudehill	6h	8:40pm	Southampton Airport Parkway (SOU)	No tags
Bus	3:15pm	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	5h 40m	8:55pm	Solent University (Stop IE)	No tags

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We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Southampton. The journey takes about 9 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day

9h 20mAverage Duration

182 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$23 - $28	Average Duration9h 20m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$47 - $459	Average Duration4h 10m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$46 - $46	Average Duration4h	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,316 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Megabus UK

3.5/54,270 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

According to customer reviews, there were significant issues with the service provided. Many customers complained about delays and lack of leg room during their 6-hour journey, resulting in discomfort. Additionally, communication from the driver was poor, especially for passengers seated at the back of the bus. However, it's worth mentioning that Ian from Birmingham received positive feedback for his helpfulness during an emergency situation.

Megabus Manchester Southampton recent customer reviews

I’m very unhappy with the service of the driver, some very rough ride we had experienced and one of my suitcases had the handle damaged, overall just not happy with the service of Mega Bus, very disappointed and I am afraid I won’t be recommending to my friends

William C.

April 22, 2024

On the trip to Portsmouth from Manchester we had a mishap. A window was broken. So we stopped in Birmingham. Everyone existed and we told to return at a certain which I did. They said there will be a further delay come back 12:30pm which I did. I realized that my luggage had been put on a Linberg bus and had departed. I traveled on the next bus to Portsmouth. Long story short I am in the Holiday Inn in Southampton without my bag. It is a large black bag with a green luggage tag. I am to depart tomorrow on the cruise ship Britannia P & O Lines. The bag contains all my clothing.

William H.

October 5, 2023

showed up an hour and a half late and had 0 leg room for a 6 hour journey entire body felt numb by the end of it

Sophie S.

June 19, 2023

GB bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Manchester and Southampton?

Stops in Manchester

A - Shudehill

B - Coach Station

C - Manchester Airport

D - 56 Great Bridgewater St

E - City of Manchester Stadium

F - Manchester Coach Station

Stops in Southampton

A - Southampton Coach Station

B - Southampton Bus Stop

C - W. Esplanade Bus Station - Southampton

D - Bus Stop Queensway

E - Southampton Central

F - Ferry Terminal

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Manchester to Southampton by bus

How far is Manchester from Southampton?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Manchester to Southampton?
What are the best sights and things to do in Southampton?

What's the cheapest way to go from Manchester to Southampton?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time9h 20m	Avg Price$23	Daily Departures10
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time4h 10m	Avg Price$167	Daily Departures5
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time4h	Avg Price$46	Daily Departures1