Cheap train tickets from Manchester to Portsmouth
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The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Portsmouth will cost around £ 234 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only £ 118.
Train schedule Manchester to Portsmouth
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Fastest train times from Manchester to Portsmouth
Fastest Journey
4 h 42 m
Average
4 h 59 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
308 km
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Overview: Train from Manchester to Portsmouth
 | Distance | 191 miles (308 km) |
 | Average train duration | 4 h 35 min |
 | Average train ticket price | £90 (€102) |
 | Train frequency | 7 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there are 7 direct trains a day |
 | Train providers | Cross Country, Avanti West Coast or South Western Railway |
Trains from Manchester to Portsmouth cover the 191 miles (308 km) long trip taking on average 4 h 35 min with our travel partners like Cross Country, Avanti West Coast or South Western Railway. Normally, there are 7 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this trip for as low as £58, but the average price of train tickets is £90. Travellers depart most frequently from Manchester Piccadilly and arrive in Portsmouth & Southsea.
Train companies: CrossCountry trains Manchester to Portsmouth
For as little as £58 you can travel by train from Manchester to Portsmouth with CrossCountry. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this trip.
CrossCountry is a fast speed train company in the United Kingdom and for your next train between Manchester and Portsmouth you can choose between Standard Class and First Class tickets on Omio.
CrossCountry is one of the best options when travelling by train to Portsmouth from Manchester. Omio quickly shows you current CrossCountry train timetables for the Manchester - Portsmouth route and makes it easier than ever for you to buy train tickets online for the cheapest, fastest or earliest journey available. The distance to Portsmouth from Manchester is around 191 miles (308 km) and the cheapest CrossCountry one-way ticket you can book starts at £75. As you check the latest Manchester to Portsmouth train timetable from CrossCountry for your ideal departure and arrival times, you can also review travel information, such as luggage policy and amenities offered onboard, and compare the best route available to arrive to Portsmouth safely. If you search for CrossCountry tickets in the Omio app, you can also see if they are mobile tickets so that you can travel paperless. Let Omio quickly find you the perfect CrossCountry ticket to Portsmouth from Manchester so you can spend more time enjoying the smooth and easy journey!
- Average Price: £75
Please follow the recommendations outlined by CrossCountry when booking your train tickets from Manchester to Portsmouth due to the coronavirus:
- Refund or voucher policy
- If you have an Off-Peak or Anytime ticket, you can get a full refund and the £10 admin fee has been waived. Advance tickets are normally non-refundable but you can now also get a full refund if your Advance ticket was booked before 23 March 2020.
- Cashless payments recommended
- Online booking and check-in recommended
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Which train station in Manchester goes to Portsmouth? Which train station do I come into Portsmouth from Manchester?
When departing from Manchester, you have various train station options to start your trip from including Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester Airport and Manchester Victoria. When arriving in Portsmouth, you can end your trip in train stations like Portsmouth & Southsea and Portsmouth Harbour.
Omio customers book a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Portsmouth & Southsea most frequently for this route.
Where is the train station in Manchester to go to Portsmouth? Where is the train station in Portsmouth located?
You can find the most popular departure train station for this trip, Manchester Piccadilly, located approximately 0.7 miles (1.2 km) from the city centre of Manchester. The most popular arrival train station in Portsmouth, called Portsmouth & Southsea, is located around 0.1 miles (80 m) away from its city centre.
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Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales
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