There are 4 ways to get from Portland to Highclere Castle by train, bus, or car
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Train via Castle Cary
best- Take the train from Weymouth to Castle Carytrain Weymouth - Gloucester / ...
- Take the train from Castle Cary to Newburytrain Plymouth - Reading / ...
4h 38m£61–103Drive 82.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Portland to Highclere Castlecar 82.8 mi
1h 54m£21–30Bus
- Take the bus from Marks and Spencer to The Mallsbus 035
5h 17m£64–87Train
- Take the train from Weymouth to Basingstoketrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
4h 41m£85–137
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Highclere Castle is to drive which costs £20 - £30 and takes 1h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Highclere Castle is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs £20 - £30.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Highclere Castle. However, there are services departing from Mereside and arriving at The Star via Marks and Spencer and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Portland to Highclere Castle. However, there are services departing from Weymouth and arriving at Newbury via Castle Cary. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
The distance between Portland and Highclere Castle is 112 miles. The road distance is 83.3 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Highclere Castle without a car is to train via Castle Cary which takes 4h 38m and costs £60 - £110.
It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Portland to Highclere Castle, including transfers.
Portland to Highclere Castle bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Marks and Spencer station.
Portland to Highclere Castle train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Weymouth station.
The best way to get from Portland to Highclere Castle is to train via Castle Cary which takes 4h 38m and costs £60 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £90 and takes 5h 17m.
What companies run services between Portland, Dorset, England and Highclere Castle, England?
You can take a bus from Mereside to Highclere Castle via Bus Garage, Weymouth, Castle Cary, and Newbury in around 4h 38m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Marks and Spencer to The Malls 6 times a week. Tickets cost £14–25 and the journey takes 2h 45m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Weymouth to Castle Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Castle Cary to Newbury
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £26–50
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Weymouth to Basingstoke
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–75
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Marks and Spencer to The Malls
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £14–25
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Portland to Highclere Castle bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at The Malls station.
Portland to Highclere Castle train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Castle Cary station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Highclere Castle is 83 miles. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Portland to Highclere Castle.
There are 349+ hotels available in Highclere Castle.