What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to Portishead?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Portishead is to bus which costs £18 - £30 and takes 4h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Portishead?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Portishead is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Portishead?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Portishead. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Combe Road via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.

How far is it from Manchester to Portishead?

The distance between Manchester and Portishead is 182 miles. The road distance is 170.4 miles.

How do I travel from Manchester to Portishead without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to Portishead without a car is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs £110 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Manchester to Portishead?

It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Manchester to Portishead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Portishead bus from?

Manchester to Portishead bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Portishead?

The best way to get from Manchester to Portishead is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs £110 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £30 and takes 4h 53m, you could also fly, which costs £50 - £170 and takes 5h 26m.

Where does the Manchester to Portishead bus arrive?

Manchester to Portishead bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Portishead?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Portishead is 170 miles. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Manchester to Portishead.

Where can I stay near Portishead?

There are 2035+ hotels available in Portishead.

Manchester to Portishead - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Manchester to Portishead by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
3h 25m
£117–162
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk071
4h 53m
£18–30
Drive 169.5 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Portisheadcar 169.5 mi
2h 58m
£43–61
Fly to Bristol Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane MAN - BRS
5h 26m
£53–164
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 100 / ...
6h 29m
£36–87
Fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
5h 52m
£109–248

Manchester to Portishead by bus

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4h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 181.2 mi
Duration: 3h 25m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Portishead, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Temple Meads every 3 hours. Tickets cost £85–130 and the journey takes 3h 6m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost £16–28 and the journey takes 3h 55m.

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