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How to get from Portsmouth to Manchester?

Planning to travel to Portsmouth from Manchester and looking for the best transportation options for your trip? We know that it is often difficult to choose the best way of transportation for a trip from Portsmouth to Manchester, whether it is for price, time or convenience reasons. Vivanoda will help you to find all the transportation solutions to travel between Portsmouth and Manchester, be it by plane, train, bus or carpool.

With detailed information about each mode of transportation and about the transport companies (Arriva Trains Wales, CrossCountry, Northern Rail, FlixBus or National Express), you will be able to easily compare fares, timetables and travel times, in order to choose the option that best suits your needs.

Whether you're a budget traveler or looking for a quick and convenient way to get from Portsmouth to Manchester, we've got all the information you need to plan an unforgettable Portsmouth Manchester trip.

For your trip from Portsmouth to Manchester, you have several transportation options

Bus tickets from Portsmouth to Manchester

Buses are often the most economical choice for travel from Portsmouth to Manchester, offering direct travel options or with intermediate stops.

Portsmouth to Manchester train tickets

If you like to travel more ecologically and economically, the Portsmouth Manchester train is ideal and meets your expectations.

Carpooling Portsmouth Manchester

Carpooling from Portsmouth to Manchester is perfect if you want to travel to Manchester in good company and reduce transportation costs. But there may be limited flexibility in terms of schedules and pickup points in either Portsmouth or Manchester.

Whichever way you choose, our price comparison tool will help you find the Portsmouth to Manchester transportation option that best suits your needs and budget.

Portsmouth Manchester Travel Information

Departure city
Portsmouth
United Kingdom
England
Destination city
Manchester
United Kingdom
England
Distance
191 mi
Direct connection
Yes, direct connection by bus and carpooling
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Plan your trip from Portsmouth to Manchester easily with Vivanoda

Plan your trip from Portsmouth to Manchester easily with Vivanoda

With Vivanoda you can easily compare all available transportation options like flights, trains, buses and carpools according to your preferences and budget. You can also filter the results by price, travel time, schedule and comfort options. Thanks to its ease of use and clarity, Vivanoda allows you to find in a few clicks the tickets between Portsmouth and Manchester that best suit your needs. Vivanoda also displays all the special offers and promotions of different airlines like Arriva Trains Wales, CrossCountry, Northern Rail, FlixBus or National Express to help you save on your tickets. So don't hesitate and use Vivanoda now to prepare your trip between Portsmouth and Manchester with peace of mind!

Comparison of the different ways to travel between Portsmouth and Manchester

Advantages and disadvantages of a carpooling trip from Portsmouth to Manchester?
Flexible Carpooling from Portsmouth to Manchester is often more flexible than other modes of transportation.
Feeling insecure It may happen that you feel unsafe in the car with the driver, because of his attitude or the way he drives.
Advantages and disadvantages of traveling by train from Portsmouth to Manchester?
Speed Portsmouth to Manchester trains are often much faster than buses or cars.
Flexibility Portsmouth Manchester train schedules can be limited and it may be more difficult to change trains when needed.
Advantages and disadvantages of a bus trip from Portsmouth to Manchester?
On-board services Modern buses that travel between Portsmouth and Manchester are usually equipped with comfortable seats, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, power outlets and toilets.
Travel time Buses from Portsmouth to Manchester are mostly much slower than trains to Manchester to cover the 191 mi distance of the trip.

Where to start from in Portsmouth? Where do I arrive in Manchester?

Portsmouth Departure Bus Stations

Portsmouth
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Southsea
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Manchester arrival bus stations

Manchester
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Manchester Airport
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New Moston
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Manchester Arrival Stations

Manchester Piccadilly
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Manchester Victoria
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Ince (Manchester)
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Moston
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Manchester Airport
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Manchester Oxford Road
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Deansgate
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Levenshulme
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Bus Portsmouth Manchester

Most carriers allow you to book seats online for an Portsmouth-Manchester bus. There is often a charge for this service.

The average price of a bus ticket for the trip Portsmouth-Manchester varies depending on the carrier and the time of booking. On certain busy dates, prices can double! Compare all Portsmouth-Manchester bus prices on Vivanoda.

The duration of the bus trip between Portsmouth and Manchester usually varies depending on the traffic conditions and possible stops along the way. Vivanoda will allow you to see in real time all the buses traveling to Manchester for your travel date.

Bus companies Portsmouth Manchester

FlixBus
FlixBus
National Express
National Express
MegaBus
MegaBus
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Trains Portsmouth Manchester

Of course passengers can take luggage with them on the train from Portsmouth to Manchester. There is no weight limit, but some train companies limit the amount of luggage you can take and require you to pay a supplement. On the other hand, the size of the luggage should be reasonable due to the often limited space inside the trains.

Train tickets from Portsmouth to Manchester can be refunded or exchanged but are usually more expensive. The cheapest tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.

The average train journey time from Portsmouth to Manchester depends on the type of train you take. Regional or intercity trains to Manchester are slower than high-speed trains. Compare the duration of all trips by running a price search on Vivanoda.

Train companies between Portsmouth and Manchester

Arriva Trains Wales
Arriva Trains Wales
CrossCountry
CrossCountry
Northern Rail
Northern Rail
First TransPennine Express
First TransPennine Express
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Carpool Portsmouth Manchester

On Vivanoda, our platform for comparing transportation modes between Portsmouth and Manchester, you will have access to all available carpooling offers with price, estimated duration and pickup locations.

The average cost of a carpool ride from Portsmouth to Manchester depends on several factors, including the time of year, demand and supply, as well as the carpooling platform used. To get a very accurate estimation of the price and availability of a carpooling trip Portsmouth-Manchester, start a search on Vivanoda by entering your travel dates.

Carpool drivers often have restrictions on large luggage due to the limited space in the vehicle. It is therefore recommended that you contact the driver prior to your Portsmouth Manchester trip to discuss these issues.

Carpooling platform Portsmouth Manchester

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