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

The cheapest way to get from Portland to Preston is to bus which costs £40 - £70 and takes 12h 39m.

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 £65 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Portland and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Mereside and arriving at Bus Station via Marks and Spencer, Bournemouth, London Heathrow Airport and Millennium Point. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 39m.

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 58m.

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 58m and costs £100 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 7h 58m to get from Portland to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portland to Preston bus from?

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

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.

Train or bus from Portland to Preston?

The best way to get from Portland to Preston is to train via Birmingham which takes 7h 58m and costs £100 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 12h 39m.

Where does the Portland to Preston bus arrive?

Portland to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bournemouth 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 2260+ 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 58m
£108–183
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Marks and Spencer to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
2. Take the bus from Bournemouth to London Heathrow Airportbus
3. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus
4. Take the bus from Millennium Point to Bus Stationbus
12h 39m
£44–70
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Bournemouthtrain
2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 541 / ...
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
10h 50m
£64–121
Drive 258.7 mi
1. Drive from Portland to Prestoncar 258.7 mi
5h
£66–95
Train, bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Bournemouthtrain
2. Take the bus from Bournemouth to London Heathrow Airportbus
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
7h 33m
£93–321
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 to Bristol Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BRS - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
9h 35m
£102–236
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BRS - LPL
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
9h 50m
£103–237

Portland to Preston by bus and train

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Distance: 283.2 mi
Duration: 7h 58m

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 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mereside to Bus Station via Kings Statue, Marks and Spencer, Bournemouth, London Heathrow Airport, and Millennium Point in around 12h 39m.

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