The average train between Portsmouth and Bury takes 5h 27m and the fastest train takes 4h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Portsmouth to Bury. 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 every 4 hours between Portsmouth and Bury. The earliest departure is at 6:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 5:50 PM which arrives into Bury at 11:10 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 5h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



6h 7m • 3 changes


6h 8m • 3 changes


5h 47m • 3 changes


5h 20m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Portsmouth to Bury? 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 train from Portsmouth to Bury. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Bury station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
Portsmouth to Bury train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Bury train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
The distance between Portsmouth and Bury is 322.2 km. The road distance is 431 km.
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Bury via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London Euston, Manchester Piccadilly, and Piccadilly in around 4h 58m.