The cheapest and fastest trains from Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Cheapest price
£53
Average price
£53
Fastest journey
5 h 35 m
Average duration
5 h 35 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
308 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) will cost around £53 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £53.
Of the 1 trains that leave Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 308 km distance in an average of 5 h 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 35 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £53.
Distance: 308 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£64 Average Price | £27 Average Price Cheapest | £53 Average Price |
5h 11m Average total duration 4h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 48m Average total duration 7h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Distance 308 km |
Average train duration 4h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price £53 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 4h 50m |
First train 03:55 |
Last train 07:15 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, South Western Railway, CrossCountry from Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trainsAvanti West Coast, South Western Railway, CrossCountry trains will get you between Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) from £12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Avanti West Coast
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FAQs: Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train

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Important Stations and Airports in Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:50 - 19:00 Saturday 06:30 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 19:00
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - Steps or 20m ramp (approx. 1:11 gradient) to main entrance, or steps to side entrance. 32m ramp (gradient up to 1:8) from Wightlink IoW ferry terminal. Level access to all platforms. Stepped footbridge between platforms is also available. Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform 1 and outside booking hall
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Hard Interchange Stands G, H or J
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi.
- Operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Carluccio’s
- Hotel Chocolat
- Starbucks
- The Pasty Shop
- Costa Coffee
- Pret a Manger
- Upper Crust
- McDonald's
- & more
- There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly
- Premier Inn Manchester City
- Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
- Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales
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