Buses to Southampton
from Manchester Airport
The journey to Southampton from Manchester Airport takes about 5 hours.
Buses operate daily with up to 3 services per day. Depending on the day of travel, the first bus departs Manchester Airport at 04:50.
It's quick and easy to buy tickets to Southampton, with no additional fees or charges.
megabus schedule
megabus operates between Manchester Airport and Southampton on Friday and Saturday.
| Service days | Friday, Saturday |
|---|---|
| Services per day | up to 1 |
| Shortest trip | 5 hours |
| First departure | 04:50 |
| Last departure | 04:50 |
Megabus schedule
Travel from Manchester Airport to Southampton with Megabus in 5 hours 25 minutes.
| Service days | Daily |
|---|---|
| Services per day | 1 |
| Shortest trip | 5 hours 25 minutes |
| First departure | 12:55 |
| Last departure | 12:55 |
Scottish Citylink schedule
Take the bus to Southampton from Manchester Airport with Scottish Citylink . The first departure is at 04:50, arriving at 09:50.
| Service days | Friday, Saturday, Sunday |
|---|---|
| Services per day | up to 1 |
| Shortest trip | 5 hours |
| First departure | 04:50 |
| Last departure | 04:50 |
Your questions answered
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Is there a daily bus service between Manchester Airport and Southampton?
Yes, buses operate daily from Manchester Airport to Southampton, departing as early as 04:50.
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How long is the bus trip from Manchester Airport to Southampton?
The fastest bus to Southampton from Manchester Airport takes 5 hours.
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How do I buy tickets for travel to Southampton from Manchester Airport?
It's quick and easy to buy tickets directly from ByBus, with no additional fees or charges.
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Which bus companies operate between Manchester Airport and Southampton?
Megabus, Scottish Citylink and megabus run buses to Southampton from Manchester Airport.
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What time is the earliest bus from Manchester Airport to Southampton?
The first bus to Southampton from Manchester Airport leaves at 04:50. The journey takes about 5 hours.
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When is the last bus to Southampton from Manchester Airport?
The last bus leaves Manchester Airport at 04:50, arriving into Southampton at 09:55. Get there in plenty of time so you don't miss it.
Onward travel from Southampton
| Bus to | Days | Shortest trip | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishopstoke |
| 20 minutes | 5.4 miles |
| Brockenhurst |
| 42 minutes | 9.4 miles |
| Cosham |
| 1 hour 11 minutes | 15 miles |
| Eastleigh |
| 11 minutes | 4.9 miles |
| Glasgow |
| 9 hours 40 minutes | 362 miles |
| Hamble-le-Rice |
| 21 minutes | 4.6 miles |
| Huddersfield |
| 6 hours 45 minutes | 190 miles |
| Newcastle upon Tyne |
| 10 hours | 281 miles |
| Nottingham |
| 5 hours 5 minutes | 142 miles |
| Oxford |
| 1 hour 25 minutes | 59 miles |
| Salisbury |
| 1 hour 9 minutes | 21 miles |
| Sunderland |
| 9 hours 25 minutes | 276 miles |