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How to get fromPortland to Prestonby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Portland to Preston by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Weymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain train
    7h 59m
    £108–183

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Marks and Spencer to Bournemouth Stationbus bus 035
    2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 035 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 424
    13h 16m
    £57–103

  3. Drive  258.7 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Prestoncar car 258.7 mi
    5h
    £64–92

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Weymouth to Wokingtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain train
    7h 36m
    £113–362

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Weymouth to Bournemouthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain train
    8h 26m
    £134–219

  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Weymouth to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain train
    9h 24m
    £107–192

Portland to Preston by bus and train

Calendar53Weekly Services
Duration7h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£108Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 283.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 59m

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

You can take a bus from Mereside to Preston via Bus Garage, Weymouth, Bristol Temple Meads, and Birmingham New Street in around 7h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mereside to Bus Station via Kings Statue, Marks and Spencer, Bournemouth Station, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 13h 16m.

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