How to travel from Manchester to Portsmouth, United Kingdom

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.

6 routes found

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 to Southampton (SOU), Train

Fly from Manchester (MAN) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Portsmouth & Southsea.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    £220($260)
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Train

Take the train to London Euston and then to Portsmouth & Southsea.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £115($140)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Portsmouth The Hard Interchange.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £23($27)
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Drive

Drive to Portsmouth.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Distance381km (237 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Manchester and Portsmouth

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Manchester to Portsmouth

Compare travel optionsbetween Manchester and Portsmouth

Transport options from Manchester to Portsmouth
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Southampton (SOU), Train + 1 similar
2h 10m
£220($260)
hourly328km (204 miles)
Plane and Train3h 20m
£225($265)
hourly368km (228 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3h 45m
£115($140)
hourly415km (258 miles)
Train to Southampton Central4h 60m
£120($145)
every 3 hours403km (251 miles)
Bus
7h 15m
£23($27)
3 times a week390km (242 miles)
Drive
4h 10m
£66($78)
on demand381km (237 miles)

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Airports near Portsmouth

The following major airports near Portsmouth offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

SOU
Southampton Airport (SOU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
26km (16 miles) from Portsmouth
BOH
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
International Airport
Distance
53km (33 miles) from Portsmouth
LGW
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
International Airport
Distance
74km (46 miles) from Portsmouth