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

The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Manston is to bus which costs £13 - £29 and takes 4h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Manston is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs £16 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Portsmouth and Manston?

No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to Manston. However, there are services departing from Clarence Pier and arriving at Telephone Kiosk via Bus Station and Crown Hotel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Portsmouth and Manston?

No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Manston. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea and arriving at Gillingham (Dorset) via Salisbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.

How far is it from Portsmouth to Manston?

The distance between Portsmouth and Manston is 79 miles. The road distance is 69.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Manston without a car is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs £50 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Portsmouth to Manston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Manston bus from?

Portsmouth to Manston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Clarence Pier station.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Manston train from?

Portsmouth to Manston train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.

Train or bus from Portsmouth to Manston?

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Manston is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs £50 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £29 and takes 4h 12m.

Where does the Portsmouth to Manston bus arrive?

Portsmouth to Manston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Seldown Coach Station.

Where does the Portsmouth to Manston train arrive?

Portsmouth to Manston train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Salisbury station.

Can I drive from Portsmouth to Manston?

Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth to Manston is 70 miles. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Portsmouth to Manston.

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

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Where can I stay near Manston?

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There are 5 ways to get from Portsmouth to Manston by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Salisburytrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Gillingham (Dorset)train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
2h 30m
£50–85
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Clarence Pier to Seldown Coach Stationbus Vc1
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Crown Hotelbus X8
4h 12m
£14–29
Drive 69.2 mi
1. Drive from Portsmouth to Manstoncar 69.2 mi
1h 26m
£17–25
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Pooletrain
3. Take the bus from Poole station to Crown Hotelbus X8
4. Take the bus from Crown Hotel to Telephone Kioskbus Cr4
4h 12m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from City Shops South to Central Stationbus X5 / ...
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Pooletrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
5h 12m

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Distance: 78.5 mi
Duration: 2h 30m

What companies run services between Portsmouth, England and Manston, Dorset, England?

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Manston via Salisbury and Gillingham (Dorset) in around 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Clarence Pier to Telephone Kiosk via Seldown Coach Station, Bus Station, and Crown Hotel in around 4h 12m.

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