The average bus between Portland and Bristol takes 6h 45m and the fastest bus takes 5h 26m. The bus service runs several times per day from Portland to Bristol. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between Portland and Bristol. The earliest departure is at 5:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portland is at 2:51 PM which arrives into Bristol at 8:17 PM. All services require a transfer at Kings Statue and take an average of 6h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Portland to Bristol? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Portland station and arriving at Bristol station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
Portland to Bristol bus services, operated by First in Wessex Dorset & South Somerset, depart from Trinity Street station.
Portland to Bristol bus services, operated by First in Wessex Dorset & South Somerset, arrive at Christmas Steps station.
The distance between Portland and Bristol is 99.3 km. The road distance is 142 km.
You can take a bus from Mereside to Christmas Steps via Kings Statue, Trinity Street, and Bus Station in around 6h 36m.