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

The cheapest way to get from Portland to Preston is to drive which costs £60 - £95 and takes 5h.

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

The fastest way to get from Portland to Preston is to drive which takes 5h and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct train between Portland and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Portland to Preston. However, there are services departing from Weymouth and arriving at Preston via Bristol Temple Meads and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.

How far is it from Portland to Preston?

The distance between Portland and Preston is 285 miles. The road distance is 260.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portland to Preston without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 7h 59m and costs £100 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 7h 59m to get from Portland to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portland to Preston train from?

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

Where does the Portland to Preston train arrive?

Portland to Preston train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.

Can I drive from Portland to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Preston is 260 miles. It takes approximately 5h to drive from Portland to Preston.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2288+ hotels available in Preston.

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain
7h 59m
£108–183
Drive 258.7 mi
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1. Drive from Portland to Prestoncar 258.7 mi
5h
£64–93
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Bournemouthtrain
2. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
4. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
5. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
8h 22m
£124–390
Train
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Bournemouthtrain
2. Take the train from Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain
8h 26m
£134–218
Train #2
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain
9h 24m
£107–192

Portland to Preston by bus and train

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7h 59mAverage Duration

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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.

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