What is the cheapest way to get from Chippenham to Porton Down?

The cheapest way to get from Chippenham to Porton Down is to drive which costs £9 - £14 and takes 58 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Chippenham to Porton Down?

The fastest way to get from Chippenham to Porton Down is to drive which takes 58 min and costs £9 - £14.

Is there a direct bus between Chippenham and Porton Down?

No, there is no direct bus from Chippenham to Porton Down. However, there are services departing from Town Bridge and arriving at Firs Road Top via Market Place Bus Island and Endless Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.

Is there a direct train between Chippenham and Porton Down?

No, there is no direct train from Chippenham to Porton Down. However, there are services departing from Chippenham and arriving at Salisbury via Bath Spa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.

How far is it from Chippenham to Porton Down?

The distance between Chippenham and Porton Down is 62 miles. The road distance is 37.1 miles.

How do I travel from Chippenham to Porton Down without a car?

The best way to get from Chippenham to Porton Down without a car is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs £50 - £85.

How long does it take to get from Chippenham to Porton Down?

It takes approximately 1h 49m to get from Chippenham to Porton Down, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chippenham to Porton Down bus from?

Chippenham to Porton Down bus services, operated by Faresaver, depart from Town Bridge station.

Where do I catch the Chippenham to Porton Down train from?

Chippenham to Porton Down train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bath Spa station.

Train or bus from Chippenham to Porton Down?

The best way to get from Chippenham to Porton Down is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs £50 - £85. Alternatively, you can line 33 bus and bus, which costs £19 - £28 and takes 4h.

Where does the Chippenham to Porton Down bus arrive?

Chippenham to Porton Down bus services, operated by Faresaver, arrive at Market Place Bus Island station.

Where does the Chippenham to Porton Down train arrive?

Chippenham to Porton Down train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Salisbury station.

Can I drive from Chippenham to Porton Down?

Yes, the driving distance between Chippenham to Porton Down is 37 miles. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Chippenham to Porton Down.

Where can I stay near Porton Down?

There are 537+ hotels available in Porton Down.

Chippenham to Porton Down - 4 ways to travel via train, line 33 bus, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Chippenham to Porton Down by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Salisburytrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
1h 49m
£52–85
Drive 36.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Chippenham to Porton Downcar 36.9 mi
58 min
£10–14
Line 33 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Town Bridge to Market Place Bus Islandbus 33 / ...
2. Take the bus from Market Place Bus Island to Tescobus X2 / ...
4h
£19–27
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Chippenham to Porton Downtaxi 36.9 mi
58 min
£160–200

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Distance: 62 mi
Duration: 1h 49m

What companies run services between Chippenham, Wiltshire, England and Porton Down, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Bath Spa to Salisbury hourly. Tickets cost £17–35 and the journey takes 56 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Town Bridge to Porton Down via Market Place Bus Island, Tesco, Endless Street, and Firs Road Top in around 4h.

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