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

The cheapest way to get from Portishead to Manchester is to bus which costs £7 - £27 and takes 5h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portishead to Manchester is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Portishead and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Portishead to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Combe Road and arriving at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.

How far is it from Portishead to Manchester?

The distance between Portishead and Manchester is 179 miles. The road distance is 169.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portishead to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs £25 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Portishead to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portishead to Manchester bus from?

Portishead to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bristol Bus Station.

Train, bus or fly from Portishead to Manchester?

The best way to get from Portishead to Manchester is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs £25 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £7 - £27 and takes 5h 52m, you could also fly, which costs £50 - £140 and takes 5h 34m.

Where does the Portishead to Manchester bus arrive?

Portishead to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Can I drive from Portishead to Manchester?

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

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3520+ hotels available in Manchester.

Portishead to Manchester - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Portishead to Manchester 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 Bristol Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 29m
£26–263
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk071
5h 52m
£7–27
Drive 168.9 mi
1. Drive from Portishead to Manchestercar 168.9 mi
2h 58m
£42–60
Fly
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BRS - MAN
5h 34m
£51–136
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Combe Road to Bus Stationbus X4
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 100 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
6h 38m

Portishead to Manchester by bus and train

60Weekly Services

4h 29mAverage Duration

£26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 177.7 mi
Duration: 4h 29m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Bristol Parkway to Manchester Piccadilly every 3 hours. Tickets cost £23–260 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 4 times a day. Tickets cost £7–27 and the journey takes 3h 55m.

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