There are 8 ways to get from Portsmouth to Altrincham by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from London Euston to Stockporttrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 55m£91–159Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 030
- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 802
7h 21m£37–62Drive 220.9 mi
- Drive from Portsmouth to Altrinchamcar 220.9 mi
3h 58m£55–80Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Eastleightrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3h 53m£81–200Train
- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Winchestertrain Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from Winchester to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
6h 17m£108–166Train via Newport
- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Newport (S Wales)train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Wilmslowtrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
7h 44m£102–179Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
- Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5bus
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
4h 22m£67–248Fly Southampton Airport to Liverpool, train
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Liverpool (LPL)plane SOU - LPL
- Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
7h 37m£111–255
Portsmouth to Altrincham by train and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Altrincham is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 7h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Altrincham is to train and fly which takes 3h 53m and costs £80 - £200.
No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to Altrincham. However, there are services departing from The Hard Interchange and arriving at Altrincham Interchange via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Charlotte Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Altrincham. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea and arriving at Altrincham via Waterloo station, London Euston and Stockport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
The distance between Portsmouth and Altrincham is 262 miles. The road distance is 222.1 miles.
The best way to get from Portsmouth to Altrincham without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 55m and costs £90 - £160.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Portsmouth to Altrincham, including transfers.
Portsmouth to Altrincham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Hard Interchange station.
Portsmouth to Altrincham train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
The best way to get from Portsmouth to Altrincham is to train via London which takes 4h 55m and costs £90 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 7h 21m.
What companies run services between Portsmouth, England and Altrincham, England?
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Altrincham via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London Euston, and Stockport in around 4h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to Altrincham Interchange via Heathrow Terminal 5, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Charlotte Street in around 7h 21m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–160
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–210
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £27–60
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Eastleigh
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–17
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Winchester
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–22
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–15
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- National Express
Bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–15
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Portsmouth to Altrincham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.
Portsmouth to Altrincham train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth to Altrincham is 222 miles. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Portsmouth to Altrincham.
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