Greater Manchester to Portishead Buses

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Duration	13h 46m
Distance	170.4 miles
Average price	£20
Frequency	2/day

Trip overview

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Greater Manchester

Portishead

The average bus between Greater Manchester and Portishead takes 13h 46m and the fastest bus takes 6h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Greater Manchester to Portishead. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

Bus

Manchester Coach Station, Chorlton St
Birmingham Coach Station, Digbeth
Portishead

7h 49m

£17 - £23

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Greater Manchester to Portishead bus times

Buses run twice daily between Greater Manchester and Portishead. The earliest departure is at 11:29 in the morning, and the last departure from Greater Manchester is at 17:43 which arrives into Portishead at 15:32. All services require a transfer, and take on average 13h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Train services typically run at the following times each day These schedules are estimated

Departing Tuesday

Stagecoach Manchester, National Express, First

11:29 Greater Manchester

Stagecoach Manchester, National Express, First

17:43 Greater Manchester

Departing Wednesday

Stagecoach Manchester, National Express, First

11:29 Greater Manchester

Stagecoach Manchester, National Express, First

17:43 Greater Manchester

Departing Thursday

Stagecoach Manchester, National Express, First

11:29 Greater Manchester

Stagecoach Manchester, National Express, First

17:43 Greater Manchester

Departing Friday

Stagecoach Manchester, National Express, First

11:29 Greater Manchester

Stagecoach Manchester, National Express, First

17:43 Greater Manchester

Departing Saturday

Stagecoach Manchester, National Express, First

11:28 Greater Manchester

Stagecoach Manchester, National Express, First

17:53 Greater Manchester

These schedules are estimated: The schedules shown above are estimated schedules based on typical services on the average day and may vary depending on when you plan to travel. Please make sure you confirm the departure/arrival times and availability with the operator before planning your trip.

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Greater Manchester to Portishead? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport?, What is the quickest option?, How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Will Coronavirus (COVID-19) affect my travel to Portishead?

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Is there a direct bus between Greater Manchester and Portishead?

No, there is no direct bus from Greater Manchester to Portishead. However, there are services departing from Moss Side, Horton Road and arriving at Portishead, Combe Road via Manchester Coach Station, Chorlton St, Birmingham Coach Station, Digbeth and Bristol, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.

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How far is it from Greater Manchester to Portishead?

The distance between Greater Manchester and Portishead is 139 miles. The road distance is 170.4 miles.

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Where do I catch the Greater Manchester to Portishead bus from?

Greater Manchester to Portishead bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Coach Station, Chorlton St.

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Where does the Greater Manchester to Portishead bus arrive?

Greater Manchester to Portishead bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bristol Bus & Coach Station.

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Where can I stay near Portishead?

There are 859+ hotels available in Portishead. Prices start at £75 per night.

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What companies run services between Greater Manchester and Portishead?

You can take a bus from Greater Manchester to Portishead via Manchester City Centre, Dickinson Street, Manchester Coach Station, Chorlton St, Birmingham Coach Station, Digbeth, Bristol Bus & Coach Station, and Bristol, Bus Station in around 7h 49m.

Bus operators

National Express

Ave. Duration

2h 30m

Frequency

Every 3 hours

Estimated price

£6 - £8

National Express Coaches are a quick and convenient way of travelling around the UK. Over 550 National Express coaches run on Britain's roads every day, serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express Coaches carry around 19 million passenger journeys every year. For added convenience, National Express operate coach services to all major UK airports 24 hours per day, and is on its way to being 100% wheelchair accessible. The company also has a 24-hour control centre that receives a GPS signal to update on location, speed and the temperature inside coaches, ensuring the smoothest journey possible.