The average bus between Manchester and Porton Down takes 12h 20m and the fastest bus takes 8h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester to Porton Down. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between Manchester and Porton Down. The earliest departure is at 2:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Porton Down at 11:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham Coach Station and take an average of 12h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Porton Down? 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Porton Down. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Porton Down station via Birmingham Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 20m.
Manchester to Porton Down bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Manchester to Porton Down bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Meeting House Lane station.
The distance between Manchester and Porton Down is 265.5 km. The road distance is 492 km.
You can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Firs Road Top via Birmingham Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Meeting House Lane, New Canal, and Endless Street in around 9h 41m.