The average train between Portslade and Manchester takes 4h 6m and the fastest train takes 3h 32m. There is an hourly train service from Portslade to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Portslade and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portslade is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Manchester at 8:25 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria and take an average of 4h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Portslade to Manchester? 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 train from Portslade to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Portslade station and arriving at Manchester station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
Portslade to Manchester train services, operated by Southern, depart from Portslade station.
Portslade to Manchester train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Portslade to Manchester train tickets online with Southern, London Underground (Tube) and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Portslade and Manchester is 324.1 km. The road distance is 382 km.
You can take a train from Portslade to Manchester Piccadilly via London Victoria, Victoria station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 3h 49m.