The average train between Manchester and Portsmouth takes 4h 25m and the fastest train takes 3h 54m. There is an hourly train service from Manchester to Portsmouth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Manchester and Portsmouth. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 8:07 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 4h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Portsmouth station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
Manchester to Portsmouth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Portsmouth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Book your Manchester to Portsmouth train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Manchester and Portsmouth is 308.3 km. The road distance is 415 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Portsmouth & Southsea via London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 56m.