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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Portland is to bus which costs £50 - £90 and takes 8h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Portland is to drive which takes 4h 43m and costs £55 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Portland?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Portland. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Victoria Square via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Kings Statue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Portland?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Portland. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Weymouth via Bournemouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.

How far is it from Manchester to Portland?

The distance between Manchester and Portland is 295 miles. The road distance is 240.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Portland without a car is to train which takes 6h 32m and costs £120 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Manchester to Portland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Portland bus from?

Manchester to Portland bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Portland train from?

Manchester to Portland train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Portland?

The best way to get from Manchester to Portland is to train which takes 6h 32m and costs £120 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £90 and takes 8h 19m.

Where does the Manchester to Portland bus arrive?

Manchester to Portland bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Manchester to Portland train arrive?

Manchester to Portland train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bournemouth station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Portland?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Portland is 241 miles. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Manchester to Portland.

Where can I stay near Portland?

There are 1134+ hotels available in Portland.

Manchester to Portland - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and 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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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth
2. Take the train from Bournemouth to Weymouthtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
6h 32m
£129–198
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 802
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Marks and Spencerbus 035
8h 19m
£54–87
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk071
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain Gloucester - Weymouth / ...
7h 53m
£58–105
Drive 239.2 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Portlandcar 239.2 mi
4h 43m
£60–86
Fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Weymouthtrain
4h 46m
£100–244
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus
3. Take the train from Bournemouth to Weymouthtrain
6h 42m
£87–301

Manchester to Portland by train and bus

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Distance: 293.6 mi
Duration: 6h 32m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Mereside via Bournemouth, Weymouth, and King Street in around 6h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Victoria Square via Heathrow Terminal 5, Marks and Spencer, and Kings Statue in around 8h 19m.

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