What is the cheapest way to get from London to Portland?

The cheapest way to get from London to Portland is to bus which costs £26 - £65 and takes 4h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from London to Portland?

The fastest way to get from London to Portland is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between London and Portland?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Portland. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Victoria Square via Kings Statue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.

How far is it from London to Portland?

The distance between London and Portland is 147 miles. The road distance is 138.5 miles.

How do I travel from London to Portland without a car?

The best way to get from London to Portland without a car is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs £55 - £130.

How long does it take to get from London to Portland?

It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from London to Portland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Portland bus from?

London to Portland bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.

Train or bus from London to Portland?

The best way to get from London to Portland is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs £55 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £65 and takes 4h 53m.

Where does the London to Portland bus arrive?

London to Portland bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Marks and Spencer station.

Can I drive from London to Portland?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Portland is 138 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from London to Portland.

Where can I stay near Portland?

There are 1113+ hotels available in Portland.

London to Portland - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from London to Portland by train, bus, or car

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 London Waterloo to Weymouthtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth
3h 15m
£55–130
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Marks and Spencerbus 035
4h 53m
£26–65
Drive 137.7 mi
1. Drive from London to Portlandcar 137.7 mi
2h 44m
£35–50

London to Portland by train and bus

194Weekly Services

3h 15mAverage Duration

£55Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from London to Portland.

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Distance: 146.3 mi
Duration: 3h 15m

What companies run services between London, England and Portland, Dorset, England?

South Western Railway operates a train from London Waterloo to Weymouth hourly. Tickets cost £55–130 and the journey takes 2h 56m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Marks and Spencer once daily. Tickets cost £26–65 and the journey takes 4h 30m.

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