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Journey Information
There is one daily coach from Manchester to Portsmouth. Traveling by coach from Manchester to Portsmouth usually takes around 3 hours and 45 minutes, but some coaches might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled depending on traffic conditions.
Distance | 35 mi (57 km) |
Shortest duration | 3h 45m |
Cheapest price | £28.58 |
Most frequent service | Greyhound |
Coach lines | 1 |
What coach companies travel from Manchester to Portsmouth?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Manchester to Portsmouth. Greyhound is the only company that has bus schedules available to search and book at the moment. It only makes the trip once a day on most days.
Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Greyhound | 1 | 3h 45m | £32.45 |
Greyhound is the largest nationwide coach carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound performs about 1 bus trips from Manchester to Portsmouth every day, with the average journey taking around 3 hours and 45 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Portsmouth usually start from £25.
Frequently Asked Questions
The coach takes an average of 3 hours and 45 minutes to cover the 35 miles from Manchester to Portsmouth. It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a movie. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Thursday is usually the day of the week when coaches are busiest. If you are planning to travel on a Thursday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Monday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your coach travel for the beginning of the week.
There is usually only one coach per day from Manchester to Portsmouth. It leaves the station in Manchester at 15:00 each day. The time might vary for specific dates, so be sure to search on Wanderu for the most up-to-date information.
City Information
Portsmouth
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Once a bustling seaport and now a popular summer holiday destination, Portsmouth, New Hampshire is well worth visiting. Just an hour and a half north of Boston, Portsmouth offers an exciting mix of unique history and contemporary experience.
Discover Portsmouth's history at the Strawbery Banke Museum and enjoy 10 acres worth of outdoor exhibits, consisting of tours of historic houses and buildings on their original foundations. Costumed actors will regale you with stories about each location.
For those interested in naval history, Portsmouth offers tours of the USS Albacore, a retired U.S. Navy submarine, as well as a gift shop for all your souvenir needs. Portsmouth is also home to hundreds of restaurants and cafes where you can taste local delicacies or world cuisine to refuel after a day of exploring.
Portsmouth is easily accessible by air, rail, road, and coach. Portsmouth International Airport offers several direct flights from various airports, while Boston's Logan Airport is only an hour south of the town. Amtrak's Downeaster travels to Portsmouth, with a gorgeous route during leaf-peeping season. C&J Bus Lines provide regular stops from Logan Airport and other cities.
Station Information
Where does the coach leave from in Manchester?
Main departure station: Transp Ctr - 119 Canal St
Most coaches depart from the main station in Manchester.
All coach stations in Manchester:
Transp Ctr - 119 Canal St
Where does the coach arrive in Portsmouth?
Main arrival station: Bus Stop - 54 Hanover St
The Greyhound coach stop on Hanover street is surrounded by a ton of restaurants and cafes, and, right across the street, is the Juicery and Soupery for all of your juice and soup needs. The stop itself has outdoor, covered seating, and there's a parking garage close by if you bring your car. There's a Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Inn Suites, and The Inn Downtown just a block or two away if you want easy accommodations near the coach stop.
Coach stations in Portsmouth:
Bus Stop - 54 Hanover St
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