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

The cheapest way to get from Portland to Dover is to bus which costs £40 - £110 and takes 9h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portland to Dover is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Portland and Dover?

No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Dover. However, there are services departing from Mereside and arriving at Pencester Road via Marks and Spencer, London Victoria and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Portland and Dover?

No, there is no direct train from Portland to Dover. However, there are services departing from Weymouth and arriving at Dover Priory via Waterloo station and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.

How far is it from Portland to Dover?

The distance between Portland and Dover is 228 miles. The road distance is 205.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portland to Dover without a car is to train via London which takes 5h 57m and costs £100 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Portland to Dover, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portland to Dover bus from?

Portland to Dover bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Marks and Spencer station.

Where do I catch the Portland to Dover train from?

Portland to Dover train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Weymouth station.

Train or bus from Portland to Dover?

The best way to get from Portland to Dover is to train via London which takes 5h 57m and costs £100 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 9h 44m.

Where does the Portland to Dover bus arrive?

Portland to Dover bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Portland to Dover train arrive?

Portland to Dover train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Portland to Dover?

Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Dover is 205 miles. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Portland to Dover.

Where can I stay near Dover?

There are 1171+ hotels available in Dover.

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Weymouth to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
5h 57m
£101–219
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Marks and Spencer to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
9h 44m
£43–102
Drive 204.2 mi
1. Drive from Portland to Dovercar 204.2 mi
3h 38m
£50–72
Train
1. Take the train from Weymouth to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo
2. Take the train from London Waterloo East to Dover Priorytrain London Charing Cross - Ramsgate / ...
6h 24m
£99–211
Train via Eastbourne
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain
3. Take the train from Eastbourne to Ashford Internationaltrain
8h 38m
£94–196

Portland to Dover by bus, foot, train, and subway

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Distance: 226.3 mi
Duration: 5h 57m

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

You can take a bus from Mereside to Dover Priory via Kings Statue, Weymouth, London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mereside to Pencester Road via Kings Statue, Marks and Spencer, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Bus Station in around 9h 44m.

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