The average bus between Manchester and Portishead takes 5h 2m and the fastest bus takes 4h 37m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester to Portishead. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 5 times a day between Manchester and Portishead. The earliest departure is at 8:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 6:10 PM which arrives into Portishead at 10:50 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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4h 51m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Manchester to Portishead? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Portishead. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Portishead station via Bristol Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
Manchester to Portishead bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Manchester to Portishead bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.
The distance between Manchester and Portishead is 225.2 km. The road distance is 289 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost £17–28 and the journey takes 3h 55m.