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

The cheapest way to get from Portland to Exeter is to bus which costs £10 - £15 and takes 5h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portland to Exeter is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs £14 - £21.

Is there a direct bus between Portland and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Exeter station. However, there are services departing from Mereside and arriving at Bus Station via Kings Statue, Bus Station and Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Portland and Exeter?

No, there is no direct train from Portland to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Weymouth and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Castle Cary. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.

How far is it from Portland to Exeter?

The distance between Portland and Exeter is 69 miles. The road distance is 59.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portland to Exeter without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 6m and costs £18 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Portland to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portland to Exeter bus from?

Portland to Exeter bus services, operated by First in Wessex Dorset & South Somerset, depart from Kings Statue station.

Where do I catch the Portland to Exeter train from?

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

Train or bus from Portland to Exeter?

The best way to get from Portland to Exeter is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs £45 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £15 and takes 5h 24m.

Where does the Portland to Exeter bus arrive?

Portland to Exeter bus services, operated by First in Wessex Dorset & South Somerset, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Portland to Exeter train arrive?

Portland to Exeter train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Castle Cary station.

Can I drive from Portland to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Exeter is 59 miles. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Portland to Exeter.

Where can I stay near Exeter?

There are 1525+ hotels available in Exeter.

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

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Kings Statue to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus X53 / ...
3. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter Centraltrain
4h 6m
£19–36
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kings Statue to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus X53 / ...
3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus 44A
5h 24m
£11–15
Train
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Castle Carytrain Weymouth - Gloucester / ...
2. Take the train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davidstrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
4h 23m
£46–88
Drive 58.8 mi
1. Drive from Portland to Exetercar 58.8 mi
1h 24m
£15–21

Portland to Exeter by bus and train

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Distance: 68.4 mi
Duration: 4h 6m

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

You can take a bus from Mereside to Exeter St Davids via Kings Statue, Weymouth, and Castle Cary in around 4h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mereside to Bus Station via Kings Statue, Bus Station, and Rail Station in around 5h 24m.

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