Rome2Rio

How to get fromPortsmouth to Manchesterby train, bus, car, or plane

Find Transport to Manchester

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain train Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
    4h 9m
    £97–186

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 030
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 210 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    7h 25m
    £51–125

  3. Drive 229 mi

    1. Drive from Portsmouth to Manchestercar car 229 mi
    4h 17m
    £56–81

  4. Train to Southampton Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Eastleightrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    3h 19m
    £83–190

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Winchestertrain train Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
    2. Take the train from Winchester to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    5h 41m
    £122–196

  6. Train via Newport

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Newport (S Wales)train train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    6h 56m
    £118–219

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Wokingtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    4h 7m
    £78–293

Portsmouth to Manchester by train and subway

Calendar311Weekly Services
Duration4h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket£97Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Portsmouth to Manchester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 258 mi
  • Duration: 4h 9m

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

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Manchester Piccadilly via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 4h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to Manchester Central Coach Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 25m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers