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Portsmouth to Manchester train with Avanti West Coast

Tue, 11 Feb
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Cheap train tickets from Portsmouth to Manchester

Showing times and prices for 11 Feb

Cheapest

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

Cheapest
Avanti West CoastY18938
08:375h07
Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
13:44Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£1181One-way
2 changes
Cheapest
Avanti West CoastY19711
08:204h45
Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
13:05Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£1181One-way
2 changes
Cross CountryY19660
08:465h43
Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
14:29Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£1971One-way
1 change
Cross CountryY22108
08:275h02
Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
13:29Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£1971One-way
1 change

Portsmouth to Manchester train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 11 February
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChangesTickets
Avanti West Coast
Y19711
South Western RailwayY19711
08:20 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)4h45 13:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)2 changes
Cross Country
Y22108
Great Western RailwayY22108
08:27 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)5h02 13:29 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1 change
Avanti West Coast
Y18938
South Western RailwayY18938
08:37 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)5h07 13:44 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)2 changes
Cross Country
Y19660
South Western RailwayY19660
08:46 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)5h43 14:29 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1 change

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Portsmouth to Manchester?

The best time to book your train from Portsmouth to Manchester is days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Portsmouth to Manchester route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Portsmouth to Manchester per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Portsmouth to Manchester.

Train times from Portsmouth to Manchester

Showing times and prices for 11 Feb

Fastest Journey

4 h 45 m

Average

5 h 9 m

Trains per day

4

Distance

308 km

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

Fastest
Avanti West CoastY19711
08:204h45
Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
13:05Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£1181One-way
2 changes
Cross CountryY22108
08:275h02
Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
13:29Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£1971One-way
1 change
Avanti West CoastY18938
08:375h07
Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
13:44Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£1181One-way
2 changes
Cross CountryY19660
08:465h43
Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
14:29Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£1971One-way
1 change

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Portsmouth to Manchester

Trains from Portsmouth to Manchester run on average 4 times per day, taking around 5h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £47 but you can travel from only £13 by bus.
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £13
Distance
308 km
Average train duration
5h 19m
Cheapest ticket price
£47
Trains per day
4
Train providers
4
Fastest train
4h 28m
First train
00:06
Last train
20:25
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £13

Train companies: Virgin Trains, CrossCountry and South Western Railway trains Portsmouth to Manchester

Virgin Trains, CrossCountry and South Western Railway trains will get you from Portsmouth to Manchester from £61. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.

Portsmouth to Manchester train information with Virgin Trains:

  • Average Duration: 4 h 29 min
  • Cheapest Price: £61

FAQs: Portsmouth to Manchester train

FAQs: Travel by train from Portsmouth to Manchester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Portsmouth to Manchester.
FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Portsmouth to Manchester can start from as little as £53 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Portsmouth to Manchester is £100; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The train time to Manchester from Portsmouth is on average 4 h 44 min   for the 191 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go from Portsmouth to Manchester by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Portsmouth to Manchester leaves at 00: 06. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from Portsmouth to Manchester leaves at 20: 46.
There are 5 trains a day from Portsmouth to Manchester which require at least one change with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, South Western Railway or first_great_western. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
For the trip from Portsmouth to Manchester you can take a train with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, South Western Railway or first_great_western. Be sure to check out all possible train providers that offer services to Manchester from Portsmouth on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 20: 46.
A trip to Manchester from Portsmouth is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4 h 44 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Portsmouth to Manchester is January.
You have options as you can travel between Portsmouth and Manchester 3 different ways: train, coach or flight.
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