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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

    best
    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 44m
    £126–193

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus 802
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Marks and Spencerbus bus 035
    8h 20m
    £55–88

  3. Bus, train

    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 55m
    £59–101

  4. Drive  239.2 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Portlandcar car 239.2 mi
    4h 43m
    £61–87

  5. Fly from Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane MAN - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain train
    8h 31m
    £92–217

  6. Train to Liverpool, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane LPL - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain train
    9h 5m
    £98–242

Manchester to Portland by train and bus

Calendar90Weekly Services
Duration6h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£126Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 294 mi
  • Duration: 6h 44m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Victoria Square via Bournemouth, Weymouth, and King Street in around 6h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Mereside via Heathrow Terminal 5, Marks and Spencer, and Kings Statue in around 8h 20m.

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