Manchester to Portsmouth bus

Scan to get our free app

Use our app to get live travel updates and book mobile tickets for trains, buses, flights, and ferries.

App Store

4.9

42K ratings

Google Play

4.6

136K reviews

Cheap coach tickets from Manchester to Portsmouth

Showing times and prices for 06 Dec

Cheapest

£22

Average

£31

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Manchester to Portsmouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

Cheapest

17:458h33

Manchester, Coach Station

02:18Portsmouth, University

£221One-way

1 change

2nd Cheapest

06:158h40

Manchester, Coach Station

14:55Southsea, Clarence Esplanade

£291One-way

1 change

11:458h30

Manchester, Coach Station

20:15Southsea, Clarence Esplanade

£301One-way

1 change

09:308h10

Manchester, Coach Station

17:40Southsea, Clarence Esplanade

£341One-way

1 change

02:459h35

Manchester, Coach Station

12:20Southsea, Clarence Esplanade

£381One-way

1 change

Manchester to Portsmouth bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Friday 6 December

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
National Express NX421 National Express \| NX421	02:45 Manchester, Coach Station	9h35	12:20 Southsea, Clarence Esplanade	1 change
National Express NX540 National Express \| NX540	06:15 Manchester, Coach Station	8h40	14:55 Southsea, Clarence Esplanade	1 change
National Express NX540 National Express \| NX540	09:30 Manchester, Coach Station	8h10	17:40 Southsea, Clarence Esplanade	1 change
National Express NX540 National Express \| NX540	11:45 Manchester, Coach Station	8h30	20:15 Southsea, Clarence Esplanade	1 change
National Express NX590 National Express \| NX590	14:00 Manchester, Coach Station	10h03	00:03 Portsmouth, University	1 change
National Express NX540 National Express \| NX540	17:45 Manchester, Coach Station	8h33	02:18 Portsmouth, University	1 change
National Express NX422 National Express \| NX422	23:40 Manchester, Coach Station	11h30	11:10 Portsmouth, University	1 change
National Express NX424 National Express \| NX424	23:40 Manchester, Coach Station	12h40	12:20 Southsea, Clarence Esplanade	1 change
National Express NX424 National Express \| NX424	23:40 Manchester, Coach Station	11h30	11:10 Portsmouth, University	1 change
National Express NX422 National Express \| NX422	23:40 Manchester, Coach Station	12h40	12:20 Southsea, Clarence Esplanade	1 change

Find all the dates and times for this journey

Compare prices and tickets Manchester to Portsmouth by coach, train or flight

Fri
06 Dec

Sat
07 Dec

Sun
08 Dec

Mon
09 Dec

Tue
10 Dec

Wed
11 Dec

Thu
12 Dec

Fri
13 Dec

Sat
14 Dec

Sun
15 Dec

Mon
16 Dec

Tue
17 Dec

Wed
18 Dec

Thu
19 Dec

Fri
20 Dec

Sat
21 Dec

Sun
22 Dec

Mon
23 Dec

Tue
24 Dec

Wed
25 Dec

Thu
26 Dec

Bus times from Manchester to Portsmouth

Showing times and prices for 06 Dec

Fastest Journey

8 h 10 m

Average

10 h 11 m

Buses per day

Distance

308 km

To travel from Manchester to Portsmouth you need to make at least one change.

Fastest

09:308h10

Manchester, Coach Station

17:40Southsea, Clarence Esplanade

£341One-way

1 change

2nd Fastest

11:458h30

Manchester, Coach Station

20:15Southsea, Clarence Esplanade

£301One-way

1 change

17:458h33

Manchester, Coach Station

02:18Portsmouth, University

£221One-way

1 change

06:158h40

Manchester, Coach Station

14:55Southsea, Clarence Esplanade

£291One-way

1 change

02:459h35

Manchester, Coach Station

12:20Southsea, Clarence Esplanade

£381One-way

1 change

More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.

Journey information

Overview: Bus from Manchester to Portsmouth

Buses from Manchester to Portsmouth run on average 14 times per day, taking around 7h 22m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £14 if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

308 km

Average bus duration

7h 22m

Cheapest ticket price

£14

Buses per day

Direct buses

Bus providers

Fastest bus

6h 0m

First bus

00:05

Last bus

23:40

Price information

Coach companies: Megabus and National Express Manchester to Portsmouth

Travel between Manchester and Portsmouth from £7 with Omio’s coach partners Megabus and National Express! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable trip for you.

National Express is the leading coach operator for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 coaches a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveller in mind. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most coaches are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Manchester - Portsmouth coach: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

Coach information from Manchester to Portsmouth with National Express:

Average Duration: 8 h 20 min
Cheapest Price: £17

FAQs: Manchester to Portsmouth coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Manchester to Portsmouth with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Manchester to Portsmouth.

Cheap coach tickets from Manchester to Portsmouth can start from as little as £14 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Manchester to Portsmouth is £26; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The coach time to Portsmouth from Manchester is on average 6 h for the 191 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go between Manchester and Portsmouth by coach can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from Manchester to Portsmouth leaves at 00: 05. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from Manchester to Portsmouth leaves at 23: 40.

Yes, there are 2 direct coaches a day from Manchester to Portsmouth with Megabus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.

Take the Manchester to Portsmouth coach with Megabus or National Express. However, it's always good to check out all possible coach companies for the trip to Portsmouth from Manchester as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

When departing from Manchester, you have various coach station options to start your route from including Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Manchester, Airport. When arriving in Portsmouth, you can end your journey in coach stations like Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange and Portsmouth, Queen St (Stop P).

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, which is located around 0.6 miles (1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange, located 0.9 miles (1.5 km) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month for a coach from Manchester to Portsmouth is November.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel from Manchester to Portsmouth including taking a coach, train or flight.