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

The cheapest way to get from Oxford to Portland is to drive which costs £27 - £40 and takes 2h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oxford to Portland is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Oxford and Portland?

No, there is no direct bus from Oxford to Portland. However, there are services departing from Queens Lane and arriving at Victoria Square via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Kings Statue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Oxford and Portland?

No, there is no direct train from Oxford to Portland. However, there are services departing from Oxford and arriving at Weymouth via Bournemouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.

How far is it from Oxford to Portland?

The distance between Oxford and Portland is 143 miles. The road distance is 114 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oxford to Portland without a car is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs £70 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Oxford to Portland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oxford to Portland bus from?

Oxford to Portland bus services, operated by Oxford Bus Company, depart from Queens Lane station.

Where do I catch the Oxford to Portland train from?

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

Train or bus from Oxford to Portland?

The best way to get from Oxford to Portland is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs £70 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 5h 51m.

Where does the Oxford to Portland bus arrive?

Oxford to Portland bus services, operated by Oxford Bus Company, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Oxford to Portland train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oxford to Portland?

Yes, the driving distance between Oxford to Portland is 114 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Oxford to Portland.

Where can I stay near Portland?

There are 1141+ hotels available in Portland.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oxford to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the train from Bournemouth to Weymouthtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
3h 43m
£71–114
Drive 113.4 mi
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1. Drive from Oxford to Portlandcar 113.4 mi
2h 23m
£28–40
Bus
1. Take the bus from Queens Lane to Heathrow Terminal 5bus Lhr / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Marks and Spencerbus 035
5h 51m
£34–72
Train via Bath
1. Take the train from Oxford to Bath Spatrain Oxford - Bristol Temple Meads
2. Take the train from Bath Spa to Weymouthtrain Gloucester - Weymouth / ...
4h 22m
£58–118

Oxford to Portland by train and bus

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Distance: 141.9 mi
Duration: 3h 43m

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

You can take a train from Oxford to Victoria Square via Bournemouth, Weymouth, and King Street in around 3h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Queens Lane to Victoria Square via Heathrow Terminal 5, Marks and Spencer, and Kings Statue in around 5h 51m.

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