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

The cheapest way to get from Southsea to Manchester is to bus which costs £45 - £130 and takes 7h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southsea to Manchester is to train and fly which takes 3h 15m and costs £80 - £210.

Is there a direct bus between Southsea and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Southsea to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from Southsea Shops and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via The Hard Interchange and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Southsea and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Southsea to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Fratton and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Waterloo station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.

How far is it from Southsea to Manchester?

The distance between Southsea and Manchester is 259 miles. The road distance is 231.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southsea to Manchester without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 5m and costs £95 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Southsea to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southsea to Manchester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Southsea to Manchester train from?

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

Train or bus from Southsea to Manchester?

The best way to get from Southsea to Manchester is to train via London which takes 4h 5m and costs £95 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £130 and takes 7h 24m.

Where does the Southsea to Manchester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Southsea to Manchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Southsea to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Southsea to Manchester is 232 miles. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from Southsea to Manchester.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Southsea to Manchester?

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Southsea to Manchester - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Fratton to London Waterlootrain Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
4h 5m
£95–177
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
7h 24m
£49–123
Drive 230.3 mi
1. Drive from Southsea to Manchestercar 230.3 mi
4h 20m
£57–82
Train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Fratton to Eastleightrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3h 15m
£82–207
Train
1. Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to Winchestertrain Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Winchester to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
6h 35m
£123–188
Train via Newport
1. Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to Newport (S Wales)train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
7h 57m
£117–223
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
4h 54m
£68–283

Southsea to Manchester by bus and train

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Distance: 257.2 mi
Duration: 4h 5m

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

You can take a train from Fratton to Manchester Piccadilly via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 4h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southsea Shops to Manchester Central Coach Station via The Hard Interchange and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 7h 24m.

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