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

The cheapest way to get from Ipswich to Portland is to bus which costs £40 - £110 and takes 8h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ipswich to Portland is to drive which takes 4h 21m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Ipswich and Portland?

No, there is no direct bus from Ipswich to Portland. However, there are services departing from Cardinal Park Cinema and arriving at Victoria Square via Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Kings Statue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Ipswich and Portland?

No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Portland. However, there are services departing from Ipswich and arriving at Weymouth via Stratford station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.

How far is it from Ipswich to Portland?

The distance between Ipswich and Portland is 221 miles. The road distance is 212.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ipswich to Portland without a car is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs £90 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Ipswich to Portland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Portland bus from?

Ipswich to Portland bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Cardinal Park Cinema station.

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Portland train from?

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

Train or bus from Ipswich to Portland?

The best way to get from Ipswich to Portland is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs £90 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 8h 37m.

Where does the Ipswich to Portland bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ipswich to Portland train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ipswich to Portland?

Yes, the driving distance between Ipswich to Portland is 212 miles. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Ipswich to Portland.

Where can I stay near Portland?

There are 1141+ hotels available in Portland.

Ipswich to Portland - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Ipswich to Portland by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Weymouthtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth
4h 59m
£93–226
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Cardinal Park Cinema 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
8h 37m
£45–108
Drive 211 mi
1. Drive from Ipswich to Portlandcar 211 mi
4h 21m
£52–75

Ipswich to Portland by train, subway, and bus

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4h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 219.4 mi
Duration: 4h 59m

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

You can take a train from Ipswich to Mereside via Stratford (London), Stratford station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Weymouth, and King Street in around 4h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Victoria Square via Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Marks and Spencer, and Kings Statue in around 8h 37m.

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