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Portsmouth to Manchester by train
It takes an average of 7h 4m to travel from Portsmouth to Manchester by train, over a distance of around 190 miles (306 km). There are normally 104 trains per day traveling from Portsmouth to Manchester and tickets for this journey start from $64.85 when you book in advance.
| First train | 3:50 am | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 11:32 pm | |
| Departure station | Portsmouth | |
| Arrival station | Manchester | |
| Journey time | From 4h 56m | |
| Distance | 190 miles (306 km) | |
| Frequency | 104 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From $64.85 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, London Overground, Great Western Railway, TransPennine Express, South Western Railway, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, Thameslink, Transport for Wales, Southern |
Taking the train from Portsmouth to Manchester in 4 hours 56 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Portsmouth to Manchester? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 7 hours 4 minutes to travel the 306 km from Portsmouth to Manchester by train, although you can get there in as little as 4 hours 56 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 104 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line.
Train tickets from Portsmouth to Manchester start from $64.85 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
Keen to book your train tickets to Manchester? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train schedule below, tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs, including first and last train times.
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Planning a trip to the UK soon? As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, our Trainline team of experts have put together these tips to help you find the cheapest tickets.
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For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.
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