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 £19 - £35 and takes 4h 45m.

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 - £60.

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 45m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Portishead?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Portishead. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Bristol Temple Meads via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.

How far is it from Manchester to Portishead?

The distance between Manchester and Portishead is 185 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 4h 6m and costs £95 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 6m 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.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Portishead train from?

Manchester to Portishead train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Portishead?

The best way to get from Manchester to Portishead is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs £95 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £35 and takes 4h 45m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £150 and takes 5h 14m.

Where does the Manchester to Portishead bus arrive?

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

Where does the Manchester to Portishead train arrive?

Manchester to Portishead train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads 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 1957+ hotels available in Portishead.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
4h 6m
£96–134
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk071
4h 45m
£20–32
Drive 169.5 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Portisheadcar 169.5 mi
2h 58m
£42–60
Fly to Bristol Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane MAN - BRS
5h 14m
£56–141
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 111 / ...
5h 43m
£36–89
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 46m
£113–253
Fly to Exeter, train, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Take the bus from The Centre to Combe Roadbus
5h 6m
£114–261

Manchester to Portishead by train and bus

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4h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 183.7 mi
Duration: 4h 6m

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 £90–130 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 £17–29 and the journey takes 3h 55m.

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