Bus Tickets from Southampton to Manchester

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 11 at
    Departure city: Southampton
    Departure location: Southampton
    Arrival time: August 12 at
    Destination city: Manchester
    Destination location: Manchester Airport
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: August 11 at
    Departure city: Southampton
    Departure location: Southampton University
    Arrival time: August 12 at
    Destination city: Manchester
    Destination location: Manchester Airport
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 11 at
    Departure city: Southampton
    Departure location: Southampton
    Arrival time: August 12 at
    Destination city: Manchester
    Destination location: Shudehill
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 11 at
    Departure city: Southampton
    Departure location: Southampton
    Arrival time: August 12 at
    Destination city: Manchester
    Destination location: 116673
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 11 at
    Departure city: Southampton
    Departure location: Southampton University
    Arrival time: August 12 at
    Destination city: Manchester
    Destination location: Shudehill
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Southampton to Manchester.

Train
Average Price$66 - $472Average Duration4h 6m
7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
FastestMost eco-friendly
Carpool
Average Price$30 - $36Average Duration4h 20m
12kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Southampton to Manchester

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Manchester. The journey takes about 4 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $30, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
4h 20mAverage Duration
$30Cheapest ticket
12kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Southampton - Manchester

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
08/05
$36
08/06
$38
Today
$44
08/08
$44
08/09
$44
08/10
$47
08/11
$42
08/12
$46
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Southampton to Manchester was searched and found on Aug 5, 2025 with a price of $36

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Southampton to Manchester, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $36 to $64 for a bus ticket from Southampton to Manchester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $42 which is on 2025-08-11.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Southampton to Manchester.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Southampton to Manchester.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Southampton to Manchester will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Southampton to Manchester, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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