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 £45 - £90 and takes 9h 40m.

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 Birmingham Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Kings Statue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.

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 Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.

How far is it from Chester to Portland?

The distance between Chester and Portland is 328 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 London which takes 5h 56m and costs £110 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 56m 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 National Express, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Portland train from?

Chester to Portland train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Chester station.

Train or bus from Chester to Portland?

The best way to get from Chester to Portland is to train via London which takes 5h 56m and costs £110 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £90 and takes 9h 40m.

Where does the Chester to Portland bus arrive?

Chester to Portland bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Chester to Portland train arrive?

Chester to Portland train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston 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 1116+ hotels available in Portland.

Chester to Portland - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Chester to Portland by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain Chester - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Weymouthtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth
5h 56m
£115–210
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 830
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 210 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Marks and Spencerbus 035
9h 40m
£48–86
Drive 217.5 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Portlandcar 217.5 mi
4h 51m
£54–78
Fly Liverpool to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane LPL - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Weymouthtrain
7h 44m
£124–282
Train
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 16m
£91–166
Train #2
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 22m
£114–194
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 30m
£117–344
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 52m
£97–230

Chester to Portland by train, subway, and bus

85Weekly Services

5h 56mAverage Duration

£115Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Chester to Portland.

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Distance: 326.5 mi
Duration: 5h 56m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Mereside via London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Weymouth, and King Street in around 5h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Victoria Square via Birmingham Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Marks and Spencer, and Kings Statue in around 9h 40m.

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