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

The cheapest way to get from Luton to Portland is to bus which costs £29 - £50 and takes 5h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Luton to Portland is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Luton and Portland?

No, there is no direct bus from Luton station to Portland. However, there are services departing from Luton Station Interchange and arriving at Mereside via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Kings Statue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Luton and Portland?

No, there is no direct train from Luton to Portland. However, there are services departing from Luton and arriving at Weymouth via West Hampstead station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.

How far is it from Luton to Portland?

The distance between Luton and Portland is 179 miles. The road distance is 157 miles.

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

The best way to get from Luton to Portland without a car is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs £70 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Luton to Portland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Luton to Portland bus from?

Luton to Portland bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Luton Station Interchange.

Where do I catch the Luton to Portland train from?

Luton to Portland train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Luton station.

Train or bus from Luton to Portland?

The best way to get from Luton to Portland is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs £70 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £50 and takes 5h 55m.

Where does the Luton to Portland bus arrive?

Luton to Portland bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Luton to Portland train arrive?

Luton to Portland train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at West Hampstead Thameslink station.

Can I drive from Luton to Portland?

Yes, the driving distance between Luton to Portland is 157 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Luton to Portland.

Where can I stay near Portland?

There are 1117+ hotels available in Portland.

Luton to Portland - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Luton to Portland by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Luton to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Weymouthtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth
4h 25m
£73–134
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Marks and Spencerbus 035
5h 55m
£29–48
Drive 156.1 mi
1. Drive from Luton to Portlandcar 156.1 mi
2h 46m
£39–56
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Green Line Coach Stationbus 757
2. Take the bus from London Green Line Coach Station to Bournemouthbus
3. Take the train from Bournemouth to Weymouthtrain
7h 45m
£38–64

Luton to Portland by train, subway, and bus

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4h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 178.3 mi
Duration: 4h 25m

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

You can take a train from Luton to Mereside via West Hampstead Thameslink, West Hampstead station, Waterloo station, London Waterloo, Weymouth, and King Street in around 4h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Luton Station Interchange to Mereside via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Marks and Spencer, and Kings Statue in around 5h 55m.

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