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How to get fromManchester to Porton Downby train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Manchester to Porton Down by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Basingstoketrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Salisburytrain train London Waterloo - Salisbury / ...
    5h 52m
    £126–190

  2. Drive 194.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Manchester to Porton Downcar car 194.8 mi
    3h 40m
    £48–69

  3. Fly to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane MAN - SOU
    2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Salisburytrain train
    4h 41m
    £90–200

  4. Train via Bristol

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Salisburytrain train Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
    6h 18m
    £122–181

  5. Train via Newport

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport (S Wales)train train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Salisburytrain train Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
    7h 4m
    £104–183

  6. 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 Salisburytrain train
    5h 46m
    £88–308

Manchester to Porton Down by train and bus

Calendar96Weekly Services
Duration5h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£126Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 236.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 52m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Porton Down, England?

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Firs Road Top via Basingstoke, Salisbury, Railway Station Stop SB, Blue Boar Row, and Endless Street in around 5h 52m.

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