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There are 5 ways to get from Cambridge to Portland by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain train Kings Lynn - London Kings Cross / ...
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Weymouthtrain train London Waterloo - Weymouth
    4h 57m
    £82–206

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to London Heathrow Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Bournemouthbus bus
    3. Take the train from Bournemouth to Weymouthtrain train
    7h 35m
    £34–68

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Parkside to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Marks and Spencerbus bus 035
    7h 20m
    £41–98

  4. Drive 190 mi

    1. Drive from Cambridge to Portlandcar car 190 mi
    3h 23m
    £47–67

  5. Train via Islington

    1. Take the train from Cambridge to Tottenham Haletrain train Cambridge North - London Liverpool Street / ...
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Weymouthtrain train London Waterloo - Weymouth
    5h 49m
    £80–186

Cambridge to Portland by train, foot, subway, and bus

Calendar206Weekly Services
Duration4h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket£82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 204.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 57m

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

You can take a train from Cambridge to Mereside via London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Weymouth, and King Street in around 4h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parkside to Victoria Square via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Marks and Spencer, and Kings Statue in around 7h 20m.

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