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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Portland is to bus which costs £50 - £130 and takes 10h.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Portland is to drive which takes 4h 51m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Portland?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Portland. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Victoria Square via Pool Meadow Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Kings Statue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Portland?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Portland. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Weymouth via Newport (S Wales) and Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.

How far is it from Chester to Portland?

The distance between Chester and Portland is 255 miles. The road distance is 218.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Portland without a car is to train via Newport which takes 7h 15m and costs £100 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from Chester to Portland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Portland bus from?

Chester to Portland bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Portland train from?

Chester to Portland train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Chester station.

Train or bus from Chester to Portland?

The best way to get from Chester to Portland is to train via Newport which takes 7h 15m and costs £100 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £130 and takes 10h.

Where does the Chester to Portland bus arrive?

Chester to Portland bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Coventry station.

Where does the Chester to Portland train arrive?

Chester to Portland train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Newport (S Wales) station.

Can I drive from Chester to Portland?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Portland is 219 miles. It takes approximately 4h 51m to drive from Chester to Portland.

Where can I stay near Portland?

There are 1139+ hotels available in Portland.

Chester to Portland - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Chester to Portland by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Newport
best
1. Take the train from Chester to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain
7h 15m
£100–190
Drive 217.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Chester to Portlandcar 217.5 mi
4h 51m
£53–77
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Coventrybus
2. Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 460
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Marks and Spencerbus 035
10h
£54–124
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Weymouthtrain
5h 44m
£117–259
Train
1. Take the train from Chester to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Bournemouthtrain
3. Take the train from Bournemouth to Weymouthtrain
7h 17m
£140–221
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Woking to Weymouthtrain
7h 44m
£120–384
Fly Liverpool to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LPL - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain
8h 53m
£97–215

Chester to Portland by train and bus

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Distance: 253.6 mi
Duration: 7h 15m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Victoria Square via Newport (S Wales), Bristol Temple Meads, Weymouth, and King Street in around 7h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Victoria Square via Pool Meadow Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Marks and Spencer, and Kings Statue in around 10h.

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