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 £40 - £75 and takes 7h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southsea to Manchester is to train via London which takes 4h 6m and costs £85 - £160.

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 31m.

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 6m.

How far is it from Southsea to Manchester?

The distance between Southsea and Manchester is 259 miles. The road distance is 232 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 6m and costs £85 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 6m 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 6m and costs £85 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 7h 31m.

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 21m to drive from Southsea to Manchester.

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

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Where can I stay near Manchester?

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Southsea to Manchester - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Southsea to Manchester by train, bus, car, or 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 6m
£88–157
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 31m
£42–75
Drive 230.6 mi
1. Drive from Southsea to Manchestercar 230.6 mi
4h 21m
£57–83
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
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
5h 12m
£71–267
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 36m
£102–165
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 / ...
8h 3m
£102–188
Fly Southampton Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Liverpool (LPL)plane SOU - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
7h 21m
£102–239
Fly Southampton Airport to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Manchester Victoriatrain
6h 42m
£132–282

Southsea to Manchester by train and subway

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Distance: 257.2 mi
Duration: 4h 6m

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 6m. 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 31m.

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