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

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There are 6 ways to get from Portland to Preston by train, 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
    8h 11m
    £119–203

  2. Drive 261.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portland to Prestoncar car 261.9 mi
    4h 53m
    £64–93

  3. Train to Southampton Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Weymouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain train
    5h 57m
    £112–252

  4. 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 41m
    £165–255

  5. 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 39m
    £122–229

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train

    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 40m
    £118–379

Portland to Preston by bus, foot, and train

Calendar54Weekly Services
Duration8h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£119Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 283.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 11m

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

You can take a bus from Mereside to Preston via Kings Statue, Weymouth, Bristol Temple Meads, and Birmingham New Street in around 8h 11m.

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