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

The cheapest way to get from Portland to Birmingham is to bus which costs £20 - £35 and takes 9h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portland to Birmingham is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Portland and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Victoria Square and arriving at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway via Kings Statue, Trinity Street, Bus Station and Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Portland and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct train from Portland to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Weymouth and arriving at Birmingham New Street via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.

How far is it from Portland to Birmingham?

The distance between Portland and Birmingham is 182 miles. The road distance is 162.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portland to Birmingham without a car is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs £80 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Portland to Birmingham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portland to Birmingham bus from?

Portland to Birmingham bus services, operated by South West Coaches, depart from Trinity Street station.

Where do I catch the Portland to Birmingham train from?

Portland to Birmingham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Weymouth station.

Train or bus from Portland to Birmingham?

The best way to get from Portland to Birmingham is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs £80 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £35 and takes 9h 22m.

Where does the Portland to Birmingham bus arrive?

Portland to Birmingham bus services, operated by South West Coaches, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Portland to Birmingham train arrive?

Portland to Birmingham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.

Can I drive from Portland to Birmingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Birmingham is 162 miles. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Portland to Birmingham.

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There are 3 ways to get from Portland to Birmingham by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Weymouth - Gloucester / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
5h 34m
£84–143
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Trinity Street to Bus Stationbus Cr5
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 376
3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
9h 22m
£20–31
Drive 161.4 mi
1. Drive from Portland to Birminghamcar 161.4 mi
3h 21m
£40–57

Portland to Birmingham by bus, foot, and train

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5h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 180.8 mi
Duration: 5h 34m

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

You can take a bus from Mereside to Birmingham New Street via Kings Statue, Weymouth, and Bristol Temple Meads in around 5h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Square to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway via Kings Statue, Trinity Street, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bristol Bus Station in around 9h 22m.

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