What is the distance between Southampton and Manchester?

Southampton and Manchester are 182 miles (293 km) apart.

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

If you're headed to Manchester from Southampton, chances are that your bus will depart from Southampton Coach Station and arrive at Shudehill. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

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

Once in Manchester, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Chester Zoo, John Rylands Library, Chinatown, Chill Factore and The Crystal Maze Live Experience.

Bus Southampton to Manchester from $31 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Southampton to Manchester on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:00pm	Southampton	12h 25m	5:25am	Manchester Airport	Cheapest
Bus	5:15pm	Southampton University	12h 10m	5:25am	Manchester Airport	Fastest
Bus	5:00pm	Southampton	13h 10m	6:10am	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	5:00pm	Southampton	12h 50m	5:50am	Manchester (Moss Lane East)	No tags
Bus	5:15pm	Southampton University	12h 55m	6:10am	Shudehill	No tags

Next departures for Southampton to Manchester on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:00pm	Southampton	12h 25m	5:25am	Manchester Airport	Cheapest
Bus	5:15pm	Southampton University	12h 10m	5:25am	Manchester Airport	Fastest
Bus	5:00pm	Southampton	13h 10m	6:10am	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	5:00pm	Southampton	12h 50m	5:50am	Manchester (Moss Lane East)	No tags
Bus	5:15pm	Southampton University	12h 55m	6:10am	Shudehill	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 7:46 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Southampton to Manchester

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Manchester. The journey takes about 3 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $45, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

3h 40mAverage Duration

181 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$35 - $93	Average Duration12h 35m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$46 - $545	Average Duration4h 6m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$45 - $45	Average Duration3h 40m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,374 reviews

Staff4.2

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

3.5/54,274 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

Users have shared positive experiences with the bus service, highlighting comfortable seating and good value for budget prices. The drivers are noted to be particularly skilled. However, some travelers mentioned minor issues such as confusion about pickup locations and a lack of announcements regarding trip progress or delays.

Megabus Southampton Manchester recent customer reviews

Bus was late I was waiting at the bus stop for nearly 2 hours and I didn't even get any update, it was loads of stress, it was raining out side, and after all the waiting the bus come to a completely different stop

Lukas K.

June 1, 2024

A particularly good driver, comfortable bus, I would have like more announcements along the way as to the progress and delays etc. my trip was 30 minutes late.

Tony G.

April 4, 2024

I had difficulty in finding the pickup stop on East Terrace in Southampton. It would appear the stop is at 1C and not 1D as indicated on the ticket. Otherwise, everything was great.

Moses A.

July 4, 2022

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Where are the popular stops in Southampton and Manchester?

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

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Southampton to Manchester by bus

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/17

$52

11/18

$46

Today

$53

11/20

$36

11/21

$31

11/22

$56

11/23

No data

11/24

$36

The cheapest trip from Southampton to Manchester was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $31

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 $31 to $60 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 $31 which is on 2025-11-21.