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How to get fromGreater Manchester to Portsmouthby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Greater Manchester to Portsmouth by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain train Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train London Waterloo - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
    4h 26m
    £98–190

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Raby Street to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 540
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to St Georges Squarebus bus 030
    8h 12m
    £51–125

  3. Drive 228.5 mi

    1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Portsmouthcar car 228.5 mi
    4h 8m
    £56–81

  4. Fly to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane MAN - SOU
    2. Take the train from Eastleigh to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
    4h 3m
    £84–192

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Southampton Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    6h 47m
    £132–205

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London Victoriabus bus Uk023 / ...
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train London Victoria - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
    8h 36m
    £65–127

  7. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    2. Take the train from Woking to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
    4h 45m
    £80–295

Greater Manchester to Portsmouth by bus

Calendar128Weekly Buses
Duration8h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 259.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 26m

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

You can take a bus from St Mary's to Portsmouth & Southsea via Manchester Piccadilly Rail Station, Manchester Piccadilly, London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 4h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Raby Street to St Georges Square via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 8h 12m.

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