The distance between Manchester and Portsmouth is around 328km (204 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 10m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Manchester to Portsmouth by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Manchester (MAN) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Portsmouth & Southsea.
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Take the train to London Euston and then to Portsmouth & Southsea.
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Take the bus to Portsmouth The Hard Interchange.
There are several options for getting from Manchester to Portsmouth by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £23 ($27) and will take around 7h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £220 ($260).
The distance between Manchester and Portsmouth is around 328km (204 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 308km (191 miles)
It takes around 3h 45m to get from Manchester and Portsmouth by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Manchester to Portsmouth is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx £220 ($260).
The cheapest way to travel between Manchester and Portsmouth, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £23 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Manchester and Portsmouth. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Manchester to Portsmouth. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Euston and Waterloo station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.
Avanti West Coast, South Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Manchester and Portsmouth. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Manchester and Portsmouth. It typically takes around 7h 15m and departs 3 times a week.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Manchester and Portsmouth with no changeovers required. The bus runs 3 times a week and takes 7h 15m.
Megabus UK run regular bus services between Manchester and Portsmouth. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 7h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Manchester to Portsmouth. We recommend that you fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Portsmouth & Southsea. instead which will take 3h 20m.
The closest major airport to Portsmouth is Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) which is approximately 26km (16 miles) from Portsmouth. Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) and Gatwick Airport (LGW) (LGW) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Manchester and Portsmouth. The distance is around 381km (237 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Manchester to Portsmouth is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around £115 ($140).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly to Southampton (SOU), Train + 1 similar | 2h 10m | £220($260) | hourly | 328km (204 miles) |
Plane and Train | 3h 20m | £225($265) | hourly | 368km (228 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 3h 45m | £115($140) | hourly | 415km (258 miles) |
Train to Southampton Central | 4h 60m | £120($145) | every 3 hours | 403km (251 miles) |
Bus | 7h 15m | £23($27) | 3 times a week | 390km (242 miles) |
Drive | 4h 10m | £66($78) | on demand | 381km (237 miles) |
South Western Railway
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Eastern Airways
The following major airports near Portsmouth offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.