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

The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Manchester is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 6h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Manchester is to train and fly which takes 3h 19m and costs £80 - £210.

Is there a direct bus between Portsmouth and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from The Hard Interchange and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Portsmouth and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Waterloo station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.

How far is it from Portsmouth to Manchester?

The distance between Portsmouth and Manchester is 259 miles. The road distance is 230.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Manchester without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 10m and costs £85 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Portsmouth to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Manchester bus from?

Portsmouth to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Hard Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Manchester train from?

Portsmouth to Manchester train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.

Train or bus from Portsmouth to Manchester?

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Manchester is to train via London which takes 4h 10m and costs £85 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 6h 20m.

Where does the Portsmouth to Manchester bus arrive?

Portsmouth to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Portsmouth to Manchester train arrive?

Portsmouth to Manchester train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Portsmouth to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth to Manchester is 231 miles. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Portsmouth to Manchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Portsmouth to Manchester?

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
4h 10m
£89–158
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 030
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 802
6h 20m
£35–60
Drive 229.4 mi
1. Drive from Portsmouth to Manchestercar 229.4 mi
4h 18m
£57–83
Train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Eastleightrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3h 19m
£82–205
Train
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Winchestertrain Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Winchester to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
5h 40m
£105–161
Train via Newport
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Newport (S Wales)train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
6h 53m
£104–182
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5bus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3h 49m
£68–253

Portsmouth to Manchester by train and subway

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Distance: 258 mi
Duration: 4h 10m

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 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to Manchester Central Coach Station via Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 6h 20m.

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