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Trains from Southampton Central to Manchester Airport (MIA)

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16

train journeys
per day

173

miles (279 kms)

4hrs 37 mins

fastest journey

05:15 / 23:33

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

8

operators run

7

routes

Trains from Southampton Central to Manchester Airport (MIA)

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On a typical weekday there are 16 scheduled rail journeys between Southampton Central and Manchester Airport , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 16 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Southampton Central to Manchester Airport is approximately 173 miles (279 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 33 mins.

GWR, First TransPennine Express, Transport for Wales, West Midlands Trains, Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, South Western Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Southampton Central and Manchester Airport.

There are 7 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Southampton Central to Manchester Airport. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 37 mins.

Journeys from Southampton Central to Manchester Airport Today

  • Mon 1st Apr
    05:15
    4 hrs 37 mins 2 changes
    09:52
    Southampton Central
    Manchester Airport
    Southampton Central to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:15
    4 hrs 37 mins 2 changes
    10:52
    Southampton Central
    Manchester Airport
    Southampton Central to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:47
    5 hrs 38 mins 2 changes
    12:25
    Southampton Central
    Manchester Airport
    Southampton Central to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:15
    4 hrs 37 mins 2 changes
    12:52
    Southampton Central
    Manchester Airport
    Southampton Central to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:15
    4 hrs 37 mins 2 changes
    13:52
    Southampton Central
    Manchester Airport
    Southampton Central to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:15
    4 hrs 37 mins 2 changes
    15:52
    Southampton Central
    Manchester Airport
    Southampton Central to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:15
    4 hrs 37 mins 2 changes
    16:52
    Southampton Central
    Manchester Airport
    Southampton Central to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:15
    4 hrs 37 mins 2 changes
    17:52
    Southampton Central
    Manchester Airport
    Southampton Central to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:15
    4 hrs 38 mins 2 changes
    18:53
    Southampton Central
    Manchester Airport
    Southampton Central to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    15:15
    4 hrs 37 mins 2 changes
    19:52
    Southampton Central
    Manchester Airport
    Southampton Central to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    17:15
    4 hrs 38 mins 2 changes
    21:53
    Southampton Central
    Manchester Airport
    Southampton Central to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    18:15
    4 hrs 38 mins 2 changes
    22:53
    Southampton Central
    Manchester Airport
    Southampton Central to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    19:15
    4 hrs 46 mins 1 change
    00:01
    Southampton Central
    Manchester Airport
    Southampton Central to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    20:15
    5 hrs 19 mins 2 changes
    01:34
    Southampton Central
    Manchester Airport
    Southampton Central to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    21:11
    11 hrs 41 mins 2 changes
    08:52
    Southampton Central
    Manchester Airport
    Southampton Central to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    23:23
    10 hrs 37 mins 2 changes
    10:00
    Southampton Central
    Manchester Airport
    Southampton Central to Manchester Airport

About Southampton Central Station

Station name Southampton Central (SOU)
Address Southampton Central station, Blechynden Terrace, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 1AL
Managed by SW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:40 - 20:45
Saturday 06:00 - 20:45
Sunday 06:30 - 20:45
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

About Manchester Airport Station

Station name Manchester Airport (MIA)
Address Manchester Airport station, Malaga Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M90 3RR
Managed by TP

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Sunday 06:30 - 22:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Southampton Central and Manchester Airport

The travel time between Southampton Central and Manchester Airport by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 33 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 37 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Southampton Central and Manchester Airport vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 16 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:15, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:33.

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Amenities on trains between Southampton Central and Manchester Airport can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Southampton Central & Manchester Airport. owever, there are 16 possible journeys which require a change.

GWR, First TransPennine Express, Transport for Wales, West Midlands Trains, Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, South Western Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Southampton Central and Manchester Airport.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Southampton Central and Manchester Airport, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.