What is the cheapest way to get from Colchester to Portland Harbour?

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Portland Harbour is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 4h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Colchester to Portland Harbour?

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Portland Harbour is to drive which takes 4h 9m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Portland Harbour?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Portland Harbour. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Marks and Spencer via Coach Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Portland Harbour?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Portland Harbour. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Weymouth via Stratford station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.

How far is it from Colchester to Portland Harbour?

The distance between Colchester and Portland Harbour is 205 miles. The road distance is 197 miles.

How do I travel from Colchester to Portland Harbour without a car?

The best way to get from Colchester to Portland Harbour without a car is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs £100 - £230.

How long does it take to get from Colchester to Portland Harbour?

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Colchester to Portland Harbour, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Portland Harbour bus from?

Colchester to Portland Harbour bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Portland Harbour train from?

Colchester to Portland Harbour train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.

Train or bus from Colchester to Portland Harbour?

The best way to get from Colchester to Portland Harbour is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs £100 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £120 and takes 7h 50m.

Where does the Colchester to Portland Harbour bus arrive?

Colchester to Portland Harbour bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Where does the Colchester to Portland Harbour train arrive?

Colchester to Portland Harbour train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.

Can I drive from Colchester to Portland Harbour?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Portland Harbour is 197 miles. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Colchester to Portland Harbour.

Where can I stay near Portland Harbour?

There are 1397+ hotels available in Portland Harbour.

Colchester to Portland Harbour - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Colchester to Portland Harbour by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Weymouthtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth
4h 34m
£100–229
Drive 195.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Colchester to Portland Harbourcar 195.8 mi
4h 9m
£48–69
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Marks and Spencerbus 035
7h 50m
£54–118
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Bus Stationbus 371 / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain
4. Take the train from Bournemouth to Weymouthtrain
7h 58m
£106–204

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Distance: 203.8 mi
Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between Colchester, England and Portland Harbour, England?

You can take a train from Colchester to Portland Harbour via Stratford (London), Stratford station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, and Weymouth in around 4h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Portland Harbour via Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Marks and Spencer in around 7h 50m.

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