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There are 5 ways to get from Falmouth to Portland by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Truro to Castle Carytrain train Penzance - Reading / ...
    2. Take the train from Castle Cary to Weymouthtrain train Gloucester - Weymouth / ...
    6h 55m
    £92–184

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Falmouth University and University of Exeter to Exeterbus bus Uk049
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus bus 44A
    10h 1m
    £18–28

  3. Bus, train, line 1 bus

    1. Take the bus from The Moor A to Railway Stationbus bus 32A
    2. Take the train from Truro to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain train
    4. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus bus X53 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kings Statuebus bus X53 / ...
    6. Take the bus from Kings Statue to Victoria Squarebus bus 1 / ...
    7h 58m

  4. Drive 155.7 mi

    1. Drive from Falmouth to Portlandcar car 155.7 mi
    3h 10m
    £38–55

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Argos to Bampfylde Streetbus bus 404
    2. Take the train from Exeter Central to Yeovil Pen Milltrain train
    3. Take the train from Yeovil Pen Mill to Weymouthtrain train
    8h 51m
    £57–130

Falmouth to Portland by train and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration6h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 216.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 55m

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

You can take a train from Penmere to Mereside via Truro, Castle Cary, Weymouth, and King Street in around 6h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Moor A to Victoria Square via Falmouth University and University of Exeter, Exeter, Bus Station, Rail Station, Bus Station, and Kings Statue in around 10h 1m.

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