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

The cheapest way to get from Portland to Oxford is to bus which costs £25 - £65 and takes 6h 20m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Portland and Oxford?

No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Oxford station. However, there are services departing from Mereside and arriving at Gloucester Green Bus Station via Marks and Spencer and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Portland and Oxford?

No, there is no direct train from Portland to Oxford. However, there are services departing from Weymouth and arriving at Oxford via Bournemouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.

How far is it from Portland to Oxford?

The distance between Portland and Oxford is 143 miles. The road distance is 113.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portland to Oxford without a car is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs £65 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Portland to Oxford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portland to Oxford bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Portland to Oxford train from?

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

Train or bus from Portland to Oxford?

The best way to get from Portland to Oxford is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs £65 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £65 and takes 6h 20m.

Where does the Portland to Oxford bus arrive?

Portland to Oxford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bournemouth Station.

Where does the Portland to Oxford train arrive?

Portland to Oxford train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Bournemouth station.

Can I drive from Portland to Oxford?

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

Where can I stay near Oxford?

There are 1509+ hotels available in Oxford.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Bournemouthtrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Bournemouth to Oxfordtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 33m
£69–112
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Marks and Spencer to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Gloucester Green Bus Stationbus 160
6h 20m
£25–62
Drive 113.2 mi
1. Drive from Portland to Oxfordcar 113.2 mi
2h 23m
£28–40
Train via Bath
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Bath Spatrain Weymouth - Gloucester / ...
2. Take the train from Bath Spa to Oxfordtrain Bristol Temple Meads - Oxford / ...
5h 32m
£62–118

Portland to Oxford by bus, foot, and train

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Distance: 142 mi
Duration: 4h 33m

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

You can take a bus from Mereside to Oxford via Kings Statue, Weymouth, and Bournemouth in around 4h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mereside to Gloucester Green Bus Station via Kings Statue, Marks and Spencer, and Bournemouth Station in around 6h 20m.

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