The average train between Manchester and Portsmouth Harbour takes 4h 31m and the fastest train takes 3h 59m. There is an hourly train service from Manchester to Portsmouth Harbour. 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 Harbour. 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 Harbour at 8:12 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 4h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Portsmouth Harbour. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Portsmouth Harbour station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
Manchester to Portsmouth Harbour train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Portsmouth Harbour train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Portsmouth Harbour station.
Book your Manchester to Portsmouth Harbour train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Manchester and Portsmouth Harbour is 308.2 km. The road distance is 416 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Portsmouth Harbour via London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, and Portsmouth Harbour in around 4h 3m.