Portsmouth to Manchester Trains

Portsmouth to Manchester trains

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The average train between Portsmouth and Manchester takes 4h 38m and the fastest train takes 3h 58m. There is an hourly train service from Portsmouth to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 38m
Duration: 258 mi
Distance: £108
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly

4h 10m

£89–157

Portsmouth to Manchester train times

Trains run hourly between Portsmouth and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 4:31 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Manchester at 10:55 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 4h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

1:35 PM → 6:05 PM
4h 30m • 2 changes
2:19 PM → 6:44 PM
4h 24m • 2 changes
2:35 PM → 7:05 PM
4h 30m • 2 changes
3:20 PM → 7:44 PM
4h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:31 AM → 9:19 AM
4h 48m • 2 changes
5:23 AM → 10:05 AM
4h 42m • 2 changes
6:15 AM → 10:19 AM
4h 4m • 2 changes
6:44 AM → 11:05 AM
4h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:31 AM → 9:19 AM
4h 48m • 2 changes
5:23 AM → 10:05 AM
4h 42m • 2 changes
6:15 AM → 10:19 AM
4h 4m • 2 changes
6:44 AM → 11:05 AM
4h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:14 AM → 9:19 AM
4h 5m • 2 changes
5:35 AM → 10:05 AM
4h 30m • 2 changes
6:19 AM → 10:44 AM
4h 25m • 2 changes
6:49 AM → 11:05 AM
4h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

6:48 AM → 12:05 PM
5h 17m • 2 changes
7:47 AM → 1:02 PM
5h 15m • 2 changes
8:53 AM → 1:49 PM
4h 56m • 2 changes
9:52 AM → 2:19 PM
4h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

4:31 AM → 9:19 AM
4h 48m • 2 changes
5:23 AM → 10:05 AM
4h 42m • 2 changes
6:15 AM → 10:19 AM
4h 4m • 2 changes
6:44 AM → 11:05 AM
4h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

4:31 AM → 9:19 AM
4h 48m • 2 changes
5:23 AM → 10:05 AM
4h 42m • 2 changes
6:15 AM → 10:19 AM
4h 4m • 2 changes
6:44 AM → 11:05 AM
4h 20m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Portsmouth to Manchester? 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.

What companies run services between Portsmouth, England and Manchester, England?

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Manchester Piccadilly via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 4h 10m.

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