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 45m.

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 45m 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 Victoria Square 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 and Winchester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.

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 via Winchester which takes 4h 11m and costs £55 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 11m 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 via Winchester which takes 4h 11m and costs £55 - £140. 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 Winchester station.

Can I drive from Croydon to Portland?

Yes, the driving distance between Croydon to Portland is 138 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Croydon to Portland.

Where can I stay near Portland?

There are 1141+ hotels available in Portland.

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Train via Winchester
best
1. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Winchestertrain London Waterloo - Southampton Central / ...
2. Take the train from Winchester to Weymouthtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
4h 11m
£59–138
Drive 137.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Croydon to Portlandcar 137.2 mi
2h 45m
£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
Train
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Weymouthtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth
4h 29m
£57–143
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
7h 16m

Croydon to Portland by train and bus

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4h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 150.2 mi
Duration: 4h 11m

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

You can take a train from East Croydon to Mereside via Clapham Junction, Winchester, Weymouth, and King Street in around 4h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Victoria Square via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Marks and Spencer, and Kings Statue in around 6h 41m.

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