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

The cheapest way to get from Croydon to Portland is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Croydon to Portland is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Croydon and Portland?

No, there is no direct bus from Croydon station to Portland. However, there are services departing from West Croydon Bus Station and arriving at Mereside via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Kings Statue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Croydon and Portland?

No, there is no direct train from Croydon to Portland. However, there are services departing from East Croydon and arriving at Weymouth via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.

How far is it from Croydon to Portland?

The distance between Croydon and Portland is 151 miles. The road distance is 138 miles.

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

The best way to get from Croydon to Portland without a car is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs £55 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Croydon to Portland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Croydon to Portland bus from?

Croydon to Portland bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from West Croydon Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Croydon to Portland train from?

Croydon to Portland train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Clapham Junction station.

Train or bus from Croydon to Portland?

The best way to get from Croydon to Portland is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs £55 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 41m.

Where does the Croydon to Portland bus arrive?

Croydon to Portland bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Croydon to Portland train arrive?

Croydon to Portland train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Weymouth station.

Can I drive from Croydon to Portland?

Yes, the driving distance between Croydon to Portland is 138 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Croydon to Portland.

Where can I stay near Portland?

There are 1117+ hotels available in Portland.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Weymouthtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth
4h 14m
£56–119
Drive 137.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Croydon to Portlandcar 137.2 mi
2h 46m
£34–49
Bus
1. Take the bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Sl7
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Marks and Spencerbus 035
6h 41m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Sl7
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Bournemouthbus
3. Take the train from Bournemouth to Weymouthtrain
6h 56m

Croydon to Portland by train and bus

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4h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 150.2 mi
Duration: 4h 14m

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

South Western Railway operates a train from Clapham Junction to Weymouth hourly. Tickets cost £50–110 and the journey takes 2h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Mereside via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Marks and Spencer, and Kings Statue in around 6h 41m.

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