What is the distance between Portsmouth and Manchester?

About 192 miles (309 km) separate Portsmouth and Manchester.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Portsmouth to Manchester?

If you're headed to Manchester from Portsmouth, chances are that your bus will leave from The Hard Interchange and arrive at Shudehill. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Manchester?

Once in Manchester, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are John Rylands Library, Play Factore, City Centre Cruises, Jodrell Bank and East Lancashire Railway.

Bus Portsmouth to Manchester from $34 | Refundable Tickets

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Departure time: October 3 at 8:00pm
Departure city: Portsmouth
Departure location: The Hard Interchange
Arrival time: October 4 at 5:45am
Destination city: Manchester
Destination location: Coach Station
Operated by: Infobus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 9h 45m
Departure time: November 23 at 5:00pm
Departure city: Portsmouth
Departure location: Queen St.
Arrival time: November 23 at 11:50pm
Destination city: Manchester
Destination location: Shudehill
Operated by: Megabus UK
Vehicle: BusDuration: 6h 50m
Departure time: November 23 at 5:00pm
Departure city: Portsmouth
Departure location: Queen St.
Arrival time: November 23 at 11:15pm
Destination city: Manchester
Destination location: Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)
Operated by: Megabus UK
Vehicle: BusDuration: 6h 15m
Departure time: December 1 at 9:40am
Departure city: Portsmouth
Departure location: Queen St.
Arrival time: December 1 at 4:05pm
Destination city: Manchester
Destination location: Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)
Operated by: Megabus UK
Vehicle: BusDuration: 6h 25m
Departure time: December 1 at 9:40am
Departure city: Portsmouth
Departure location: Queen St.
Arrival time: December 1 at 4:40pm
Destination city: Manchester
Destination location: Shudehill
Operated by: Megabus UK
Vehicle: BusDuration: 7h

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	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$34 - $67	Average Duration6h 25m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Most eco-friendly
Carpool	Average Price$28 - $28	Average Duration4h 40m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastest

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Portsmouth to Manchester

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Manchester. The journey takes about 6 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $34, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

6h 25mAverage Duration

$34Cheapest ticket

7kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Portsmouth to Manchester: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$56

Average bus trip duration6h 25m

Number of daily buses2

Earliest bus departure9:40am

Distance184 miles (296 km)

Latest bus departure5:00pm

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Megabus UK

3.5/54,230 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

According to customer reviews, the service provided by Megabus has been disappointing and unacceptable. There have been reports of running out of fuel on the motorway, resulting in significant delays and inconvenience for passengers. Additionally, customers have complained about cramped and dirty buses that appear to lack proper cleaning. These issues raise concerns about the company's ability to deliver a satisfactory travel experience as promised.

Megabus Portsmouth Manchester recent customer reviews

Cramped, smelt, dirty bus that looks as if the interior hadn’t been thoroughly cleaned in months (between the seats/seatbelt clip etc).

Isaac C.

June 30, 2022

The service from Portsmouth ran out of fuel Whilst on the motorway which was extremely upsetting and unacceptable. We were subsequently and by chance offered a lift to Manchester by a passing third party company namely the National express. As a consequence I arrived in Manchester Victoria station some 2.5 hrs late, at arround 1820 hrs plus I could not get off at Manchester Airport which was my intended destination. Thetefore in Opinion the Megabus company have failed to provide the service I had paid for and as a result caused a lot of anxiety and undue stress to myself and my host in Manchester.

Nasif C.

February 7, 2022

I enjoyed the journey

Danai G.

February 26, 2024

Infobus

4/5482 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.5

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi3.8

Based on 482 reviews, the company was rated 3.9 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the cleanliness and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Infobus ticket prices on this trip start at $24

Megabus Portsmouth Manchester recent customer reviews

Cramped, smelt, dirty bus that looks as if the interior hadn’t been thoroughly cleaned in months (between the seats/seatbelt clip etc).

Isaac C.

June 30, 2022

The service from Portsmouth ran out of fuel Whilst on the motorway which was extremely upsetting and unacceptable. We were subsequently and by chance offered a lift to Manchester by a passing third party company namely the National express. As a consequence I arrived in Manchester Victoria station some 2.5 hrs late, at arround 1820 hrs plus I could not get off at Manchester Airport which was my intended destination. Thetefore in Opinion the Megabus company have failed to provide the service I had paid for and as a result caused a lot of anxiety and undue stress to myself and my host in Manchester.

Nasif C.

February 7, 2022

I enjoyed the journey

Danai G.

February 26, 2024

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Where are the popular stops in Portsmouth and Manchester?

Stops in Portsmouth

A - The Hard Interchange

B - Portsmouth (Rudmore Roundabout)

C - International Port

D - Hilsea Bus Stop (Drayton Garage Services)

E - Portsmouth Bus Stop The Hard F

Stops in Manchester

A - Shudehill

B - Manchester Airport

C - Coach Station

D - 56 Great Bridgewater St

E - City of Manchester Stadium

F - Manchester Coach Station

Frequently asked questions for your trip Portsmouth - Manchester

What is the distance between Portsmouth and Manchester?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Portsmouth to Manchester?
What are the best sights and things to do in Manchester?

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Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Portsmouth to Manchester.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Portsmouth to Manchester, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Portsmouth to Manchester will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Portsmouth to Manchester while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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Bus Portsmouth to Manchester: Trip Overview

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Megabus Portsmouth Manchester recent customer reviews

Megabus Portsmouth Manchester recent customer reviews

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Where are the popular stops in Portsmouth and Manchester?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Portsmouth - Manchester

What is the distance between Portsmouth and Manchester?

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Portsmouth to Manchester?

What are the best sights and things to do in Manchester?

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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Will you be returning to Portsmouth by bus?

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Why choose Busbud?

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