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

The cheapest way to get from Dover to Portland is to bus which costs £40 - £110 and takes 9h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dover to Portland is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Dover and Portland?

No, there is no direct bus from Dover to Portland. However, there are services departing from Priory Street and arriving at Victoria Square via Bus Station, London Victoria and Kings Statue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Dover and Portland?

No, there is no direct train from Dover to Portland. However, there are services departing from Dover Priory and arriving at Weymouth via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.

How far is it from Dover to Portland?

The distance between Dover and Portland is 227 miles. The road distance is 205.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dover to Portland without a car is to train via London which takes 5h 12m and costs £95 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Dover to Portland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dover to Portland bus from?

Dover to Portland bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Dover to Portland train from?

Dover to Portland train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.

Train or bus from Dover to Portland?

The best way to get from Dover to Portland is to train via London which takes 5h 12m and costs £95 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 9h 42m.

Where does the Dover to Portland bus arrive?

Dover to Portland bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Dover to Portland train arrive?

Dover to Portland train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Dover to Portland?

Yes, the driving distance between Dover to Portland is 205 miles. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Dover to Portland.

Where can I stay near Portland?

There are 1141+ hotels available in Portland.

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Weymouthtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth
5h 12m
£97–226
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 007 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Marks and Spencerbus 035
9h 42m
£42–103
Drive 204.1 mi
1. Drive from Dover to Portlandcar 204.1 mi
3h 36m
£50–72
Train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London Waterloo Easttrain Ramsgate - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Weymouthtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth
5h 37m
£95–217
Train via Eastbourne
1. Take the train from Ashford International to Hampden Park (Sussex)train
2. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Weymouthtrain
8h 5m
£99–213

Dover to Portland by train, foot, subway, and bus

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5h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 225.8 mi
Duration: 5h 12m

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

You can take a train from Dover Priory to Mereside via London St Pancras International, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Weymouth, and King Street in around 5h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Priory Street to Victoria Square via Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Marks and Spencer, and Kings Statue in around 9h 42m.

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