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How to get fromManchester to Portisheadby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Manchester to Portishead by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
    4h 4m
    £79–117

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus Uk071
    4h 46m
    £21–32

  3. Drive  169.5 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Portisheadcar car 169.5 mi
    2h 58m
    £42–61

  4. Fly from Manchester Airport

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane MAN - BRS
    5h 12m
    £55–140

  5. Bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    5h 55m
    £28–48

  6. Train to Liverpool, fly

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane LPL - BRS
    5h 42m
    £62–165

  7. Train to Newcastle, fly

    1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane NCL - BRS
    5h 56m
    £76–164

Manchester to Portishead by train and bus

Calendar71Weekly Services
Duration4h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket£79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 182.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 4m

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 £75–120 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 £19–29 and the journey takes 3h 55m.

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