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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Portishead is to bus via Birmingham which costs £13 - £50 and takes 5h 58m.

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 Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Combe Road via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.

How far is it from Manchester to Portishead?

The distance between Manchester and Portishead is 184 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 57m and costs £23 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 57m 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 Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, depart from 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 57m and costs £23 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 51m, you could also fly, which costs £45 - £140 and takes 5h 37m.

Where does the Manchester to Portishead bus arrive?

Manchester to Portishead bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, arrive at 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 1923+ 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 57m
£23–130
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
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 100 / ...
5h 58m
£13–49
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus Uk071
4h 51m
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 37m
£47–136
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus
5h 4m
£62–231

Manchester to Portishead by train and bus

72Weekly Services

3h 57mAverage Duration

£23Cheapest Price

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Distance: 182.9 mi
Duration: 3h 57m

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 £23–130 and the journey takes 3h 6m. Alternatively, Atlantic Travel GB Ltd operates a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station hourly, and the journey takes 3h 55m.

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