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

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There are 6 ways to get from Manchester to Portland by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain train Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Weymouthtrain train London Waterloo - Weymouth
    5h 58m
    £121–254

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus Uk071
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain train Gloucester - Weymouth / ...
    7h 49m
    £56–111

  3. Drive 239.2 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Portlandcar car 239.2 mi
    4h 43m
    £59–85

  4. Fly to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane MAN - SOU
    2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Weymouthtrain train
    4h 41m
    £101–232

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouthtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth
    2. Take the train from Bournemouth to Weymouthtrain train London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
    6h 33m
    £154–229

  6. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    2. Take the train from Woking to Weymouthtrain train
    6h 41m
    £104–357

Manchester to Portland by train, subway, and bus

Calendar206Weekly Services
Duration5h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket£121Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 331 mi
  • Duration: 5h 58m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Mereside via London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Weymouth, and King Street in around 5h 58m.

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