How to travel from Isle of Man to Southampton, United Kingdom
The distance between Isle of Man and Southampton is around 466km (289 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 40m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Isle of Man to Southampton by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Southampton → Isle of Man if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Isle Of Man (IOM) to Southampton (SOU).
- Duration2h 40m
- Flight time2h 25m
- Typical cost£380($445)
Loganair
+ 1 others3 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Liverpool then take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Southampton Coach Station Harbour Parade.
- Duration9hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£81($95)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Liverpool then take the train to Stafford and then to Southampton Central.
- Duration7h 10m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£195($235)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Liverpool then drive to Southampton.
- Duration6h 45m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£105($125)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Isle of Man and Southampton
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Isle of Man to Southampton by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £81 ($95) and will take around 9hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £380 ($445).
The distance between Isle of Man and Southampton is around 466km (289 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 417km (259 miles)
It takes around 2h 40m to get from Isle of Man and Southampton by plane.
The quickest way to get from Isle of Man to Southampton is to fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx £380 ($445).
The cheapest way to travel between Isle of Man and Southampton is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £81 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Isle of Man and Southampton. We recommend that you fly from Isle Of Man (IOM) to Southampton (SOU). instead which will take 2h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Isle of Man and Southampton. We recommend that you fly from Isle Of Man (IOM) to Southampton (SOU). instead which will take 2h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Isle of Man and Southampton. Flights depart from Isle Of Man (IOM) and arrive at Southampton (SOU) - via Edinburgh (EDI). The flight takes around 2h 25m.
There is no direct flight from Isle of Man to Southampton. There is however a flight that goes via Edinburgh (EDI). This services will take at least 2h 40m (not including layover time).
The flight from Isle of Man to Southampton typically takes around 2h 25m. Flights depart from Isle Of Man (IOM) and and arrive into Southampton (SOU).
The closest major airport to Southampton is Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Southampton. Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) and Gatwick Airport (LGW) (LGW) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Isle of Man to Southampton. We recommend that you fly from Isle Of Man (IOM) to Southampton (SOU). instead which will take 2h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Isle of Man to Southampton is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around £380 ($445).
Compare travel optionsbetween Isle of Man and Southampton
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 3 similar | 2h 40m | £380($445) | every 30 mins | 803km (499 miles) |
| Fly to Bristol (BRS), Train | 3hrs | £150($180) | hourly | 466km (289 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 3h 20m | £225($270) | hourly | 569km (354 miles) |
| Fly to Birmingham (BHX), Train | 3h 40m | £215($255) | every 3 hours | 489km (304 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 9hrs | £81($95) | once daily | 511km (318 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 7h 10m | £195($235) | twice daily | 506km (314 miles) |
| Ferry, Train and Bus | 10h 35m | £110($130) | 3 times a week | 553km (344 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 6h 45m | £105($125) | twice daily | 512km (318 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Isle of Man and Southampton
Train operators
Southern Service
London Midland
Ferry operators
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Airlines
Loganair
Eastern Airways
Bus companies
Airports near Southampton
The following major airports near Southampton offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Southampton Airport (SOU)
- Distance
- 6km (4 miles) from Southampton
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
- Distance
- 33km (21 miles) from Southampton
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
- Distance
- 90km (56 miles) from Southampton