What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to Porton Down?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Porton Down is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Porton Down?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Porton Down is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Porton Down?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Porton Down. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Salisbury via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.

How far is it from Manchester to Porton Down?

The distance between Manchester and Porton Down is 278 miles. The road distance is 195.9 miles.

How do I travel from Manchester to Porton Down without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to Porton Down without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 23m and costs £120 - £230.

How long does it take to get from Manchester to Porton Down?

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Manchester to Porton Down, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Porton Down train from?

Manchester to Porton Down train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Where does the Manchester to Porton Down train arrive?

Manchester to Porton Down train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Porton Down?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Porton Down is 196 miles. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Manchester to Porton Down.

Where can I stay near Porton Down?

There are 415+ hotels available in Porton Down.

Manchester to Porton Down - 5 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Manchester to Porton Down by train, car, plane, or bus

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Salisburytrain London Waterloo - Salisbury / ...
4h 23m
£126–226
Drive 194.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Manchester to Porton Downcar 194.8 mi
3h 40m
£48–70
Fly, train, line 66 bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Salisburytrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station Stop SB to Porton Science Parkbus
5h 21m
£87–216
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Salisburytrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
6h 31m
£116–174
Train #2
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport (S Wales)train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Salisburytrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
7h 14m
£100–176

Manchester to Porton Down by train and bus

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6h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 276.2 mi
Duration: 4h 23m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Porton Down via London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, and Salisbury in around 4h 23m.

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