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How to get fromLeicester to Portlandby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain train Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Weymouthtrain train London Waterloo - Weymouth
    5h 8m
    £107–222

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to London Heathrow Airportbus bus Uk900
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Marks and Spencerbus bus 035
    7h 45m
    £38–81

  3. Drive 173.5 mi

    1. Drive from Leicester to Portlandcar car 173.5 mi
    3h 54m
    £43–61

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain train
    6h 35m
    £102–175

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Sainsbury'sbus bus 148
    2. Take the train from Leamington Spa to Bournemouthtrain train
    3. Take the train from Bournemouth to Weymouthtrain train
    8h 21m
    £100–161

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

Calendar206Weekly Services
Duration5h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£107Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 247.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 8m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Mereside via London St Pancras International, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Weymouth, and King Street in around 5h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Victoria Square via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Marks and Spencer, and Kings Statue in around 7h 45m.

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