You can get from Portsmouth to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
To get from Portsmouth to Manchester on 23 May we recommend taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 191 miles (308 km) | |
Available travel modes | Coach, flight or train | |
Ticket price range | £19 - £159 | |
Cheapest mode | Coach • £19 • 6 h 55 min | |
Fastest mode | Flight • £122 • 1 h | |
Popular travel companies | Megabus, British Airways or Cross Country |
Take a coach, flight or train to travel 191 miles (308 km) to Manchester from Portsmouth. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 1 h; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a coach is the best option with prices starting as low as £19. The most popular travel providers which serve this route are Megabus, British Airways or Cross Country among others. Travellers can even take a direct from Portsmouth to Manchester.
There are 3 ways to get from Portsmouth to Manchester: coach, flight or train.
The cheapest way from Portsmouth to Manchester is by taking a coach. You can find average ticket prices around £19 compared to other travel options to Manchester:
A coach is £103 less than a flight for this journey with tickets for a flight from Portsmouth to Manchester costing on average £122.
A coach is generally £140 less than a train for the same trip. A train costs on average £159 from Portsmouth to Manchester.
The fastest way from Portsmouth to Manchester is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h.
Other travel options between Portsmouth and Manchester can usually take longer:
In comparison, going by coach can take 6 h 55 min on average.
In comparison, travelling by train can take you on average 4 h 36 min.
You should expect to travel around 191 miles (308 km) from Portsmouth to Manchester.
The average frequency per day from Portsmouth to Manchester is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Manchester from Portsmouth as scheduled services by coach, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Portsmouth to Manchester:
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However, we recommend buying tickets from Portsmouth to Manchester online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.
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