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Compare train, bus, and flight for Portsmouth to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Portsmouth to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €38 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 54m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €38, while a flight costs an average of €343.
Distance: 191 miles (308 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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€38 Average price Cheapest | €124 Average price | €343 Average price | €70 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 23m Average total duration 7h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 8m Average total duration 4h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 54m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Portsmouth to Manchester
Compare the available ways to get from Portsmouth to Manchester, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Portsmouth to Manchester:
A bus is €87 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portsmouth to Manchester costing on average €124.
A bus is €306 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Portsmouth to Manchester costing on average €343.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 8m.
Bus takes on average 8h 23m.
Tickets start at around €38 compared to roughly €70 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €33. The journey takes 7h 53m versus 4h 45m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Portsmouth to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Portsmouth to Manchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:55 PM 10h10 Portsmouth 6:05 AM Manchester €23 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
7:55 PM 10h10 Portsmouth 6:05 AM Manchester €23 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
6:29 PM 7h16 Portsmouth 1:45 AM Manchester €30 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
2:54 PM 8h36 Portsmouth 11:30 PM Manchester €24 1 One-way 0 transfers6:25 PM 7h20 Portsmouth 1:45 AM Manchester €28 1 One-way 0 transfers3:05 AM 9h15 Portsmouth 12:20 PM Manchester €33 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Portsmouth to Manchester:
A bus is €87 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portsmouth to Manchester costing on average €124.
A bus is €306 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Portsmouth to Manchester costing on average €343.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 8m.
Bus takes on average 8h 23m.
- Around 17 buses per day.
- Around 15 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Portsmouth and Manchester as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
- Buses mostly depart from Portsmouth, University and arrive in Manchester, Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Manchester by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, South Western Railway, Southern, London North Eastern Railway to go to Manchester by train.
- Travel with British Airways, Loganair, BA Cityflyer, CitizenPlane to go to Manchester by flight.
- 7 direct flights per day with British Airways, Loganair, CitizenPlane.
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