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How to get fromLiverpool to Portlandby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street 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
    7h 20m
    £98–195

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus bus G10
    2. Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to South Stationbus bus G30
    9h 12m
    £42–71

  3. Drive  238.8 mi

    1. Drive from Liverpool to Portlandcar car 238.8 mi
    5h 6m
    £60–86

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane LPL - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain train
    8h 31m
    £92–218

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Chester to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain train
    9h 4m
    £100–182

Liverpool to Portland by train and bus

Calendar51Weekly Services
Duration7h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 267.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 20m

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

You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Mereside via Birmingham New Street, Bristol Temple Meads, Weymouth, and King Street in around 7h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Victoria Square via Glastonbury Festival Coach Park, South Station, King Statue K8 Approach, and Kings Statue in around 9h 12m.

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