Portsmouth to Manchester bus with Megabus

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Cheap coach tickets from Portsmouth to Manchester

Showing times and prices for 25 Jan

Cheapest

£34

Average

£36

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

Cheapest

15:057h30

Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange

22:35Manchester, Coach Station

£341One-way

1 change

Cheapest

13:308h15

Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange

21:45Manchester, Coach Station

£341One-way

1 change

2nd Cheapest

12:458h15

Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange

21:00Manchester, Coach Station

£371One-way

1 change

2nd Cheapest

16:307h55

Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange

00:25Manchester, Coach Station

£371One-way

1 change

2nd Cheapest

11:008h35

Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange

19:35Manchester, Coach Station

£371One-way

1 change

Portsmouth to Manchester bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Saturday 25 January

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
National Express NX030 National ExpressNX030	03:20 Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange	9h00	12:20 Manchester, Coach Station	1 change
National Express NX030 National ExpressNX030	06:05 Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange	8h05	14:10 Manchester, Coach Station	1 change
National Express NX030 National ExpressNX030	07:45 Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange	8h05	15:50 Manchester, Coach Station	1 change
National Express NX030 National ExpressNX030	08:30 Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange	8h25	16:55 Manchester, Coach Station	1 change
National Express NX030 National ExpressNX030	11:00 Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange	8h35	19:35 Manchester, Coach Station	1 change
National Express NX030 National ExpressNX030	12:45 Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange	8h15	21:00 Manchester, Coach Station	1 change
National Express NX030 National ExpressNX030	13:30 Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange	8h15	21:45 Manchester, Coach Station	1 change
National Express NX030 National ExpressNX030	15:05 Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange	7h30	22:35 Manchester, Coach Station	1 change
National Express NX030 National ExpressNX030	16:30 Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange	7h55	00:25 Manchester, Coach Station	1 change
National Express NX030 National ExpressNX030	18:15 Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange	7h30	01:45 Manchester, Coach Station	1 change
National Express NX030 National ExpressNX030	20:00 Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange	9h45	05:45 Manchester, Coach Station	1 change
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Bus times from Portsmouth to Manchester

Showing times and prices for 25 Jan

Fastest Journey

7 h 30 m

Average

8 h 18 m

Buses per day

Distance

308 km

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

Fastest

15:057h30

Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange

22:35Manchester, Coach Station

£341One-way

1 change

Fastest

18:157h30

Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange

01:45Manchester, Coach Station

£371One-way

1 change

2nd Fastest

16:307h55

Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange

00:25Manchester, Coach Station

£371One-way

1 change

07:458h05

Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange

15:50Manchester, Coach Station

£451One-way

1 change

06:058h05

Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange

14:10Manchester, Coach Station

£431One-way

1 change

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Portsmouth to Manchester

Buses from Portsmouth to Manchester run on average 15 times per day, taking around 7h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £15 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 15m

Cheapest ticket price

£15

Buses per day

Direct buses

Bus providers

Fastest bus

6h 5m

First bus

00:05

Last bus

23:40

Price information

Coach companies: Megabus and National Express Portsmouth to Manchester

You can travel by coach from Portsmouth to Manchester with Megabus and National Express for as low as £7. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.

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 Portsmouth - Manchester 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.

Portsmouth to Manchester coach information with National Express:

Average Duration: 7 h 45 min
Cheapest Price: £14
National Express frequency: 1 a day

FAQs: Portsmouth to Manchester coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Portsmouth to Manchester 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 Portsmouth to Manchester.

Cheap coach tickets from Portsmouth to Manchester can start from as little as £15 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Portsmouth to Manchester is £26; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Portsmouth to Manchester coach time is 6 h 5 min covering the 191 mile long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

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

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

Yes, it is possible to travel from Portsmouth to Manchester without having to change trains with Megabus. There are 2 direct coaches from Portsmouth to Manchester each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

For the best Portsmouth to Manchester coach to book, you can travel safely and comfortably with Megabus or National Express. However, it's always good to check all possible coach companies with services to Manchester from Portsmouth to compare what amenities they may offer.

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

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

The cheapest month to travel from Portsmouth to Manchester by coach is October.

You have options as you can travel from Portsmouth to Manchester 3 different ways: train, coach or flight.

Important Stations and Airports in Portsmouth and Manchester

Portsmouth

Manchester

The major coach station for departures in Portsmouth is Portsmouth, Queen St (Stop P). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Portsmouth, Queen St (Stop P) for your trip from Portsmouth to Manchester.

Portsmouth, Queen St (Stop P) Accessibility