What is the cheapest way to get from Portland to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from Portland to Manchester is to bus which costs £45 - £90 and takes 9h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Portland to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from Portland to Manchester is to drive which takes 4h 50m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Portland and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from Mereside and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via Marks and Spencer, Bournemouth Station and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Portland and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Portland to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Weymouth and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Bournemouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.

How far is it from Portland to Manchester?

The distance between Portland and Manchester is 296 miles. The road distance is 237.2 miles.

How do I travel from Portland to Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from Portland to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 7h 31m and costs £120 - £200.

How long does it take to get from Portland to Manchester?

It takes approximately 7h 31m to get from Portland to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portland to Manchester bus from?

Portland to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Marks and Spencer station.

Where do I catch the Portland to Manchester train from?

Portland to Manchester train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Weymouth station.

Train or bus from Portland to Manchester?

The best way to get from Portland to Manchester is to train which takes 7h 31m and costs £120 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £90 and takes 9h 43m.

Where does the Portland to Manchester bus arrive?

Portland to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bournemouth Station.

Where does the Portland to Manchester train arrive?

Portland to Manchester train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Bournemouth station.

Can I drive from Portland to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Manchester is 237 miles. It takes approximately 4h 50m to drive from Portland to Manchester.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3615+ hotels available in Manchester.

Portland to Manchester - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Portland to Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Bournemouthtrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly
7h 31m
£125–200
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Marks and Spencer to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 035 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 802
9h 43m
£49–87
Drive 235.9 mi
1. Drive from Portland to Manchestercar 235.9 mi
4h 50m
£59–85
Train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
4h 53m
£101–245
Train via Newport
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Newport (S Wales)train Weymouth - Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
8h 28m
£98–183
Train, bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Bournemouthtrain
2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
6h 37m
£88–302

Portland to Manchester by bus, foot, and train

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7h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 294.1 mi
Duration: 7h 31m

What companies run services between Portland, Dorset, England and Manchester, England?

You can take a bus from Mereside to Manchester Piccadilly via Kings Statue, Weymouth, and Bournemouth in around 7h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mereside to Manchester Central Coach Station via Kings Statue, Marks and Spencer, Bournemouth Station, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 9h 43m.

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