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

The cheapest way to get from Portland to Ringwood is to drive which costs £11 - £16 and takes 56 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Portland to Ringwood is to drive which takes 56 min and costs £11 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Portland and Ringwood?

No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Ringwood. However, there are services departing from Mereside and arriving at Meeting House Lane via Marks and Spencer, Bournemouth Station and Royal Bournemouth Hospital. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.

How far is it from Portland to Ringwood?

The distance between Portland and Ringwood is 53 miles. The road distance is 45.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portland to Ringwood without a car is to line 1 bus and train and bus which takes 2h 42m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Portland to Ringwood, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portland to Ringwood bus from?

Portland to Ringwood bus services, operated by First in Wessex Dorset & South Somerset, depart from Mereside station.

Where does the Portland to Ringwood bus arrive?

Portland to Ringwood bus services, operated by First in Wessex Dorset & South Somerset, arrive at Kings Statue station.

Can I drive from Portland to Ringwood?

Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Ringwood is 46 miles. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Portland to Ringwood.

Where can I stay near Ringwood?

There are 2430+ hotels available in Ringwood.

Portland to Ringwood - 5 ways to travel via train, line 1 bus, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Portland to Ringwood by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Line 1 bus, train, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Mereside to Kings Statuebus 1 / ...
2. Take the train from Weymouth to Bournemouthtrain
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Royal Bournemouth Hospitalbus m1 / ...
2h 42m
Drive 45.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Portland to Ringwoodcar 45.3 mi
56 min
£11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Portland to Ringwoodtaxi 45.3 mi
56 min
£95–120
Line 1 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Mereside to Kings Statuebus 1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Marks and Spencer to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Royal Bournemouth Hospitalbus m1 / ...
4. Take the bus from Royal Bournemouth Hospital to Meeting House Lanebus X3 / ...
3h 41m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Pooletrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Meeting House Lanebus X6
3h 48m
£15–30

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Distance: 52.6 mi
Duration: 2h 42m

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

You can take a bus from Mereside to Meeting House Lane via Kings Statue, Marks and Spencer, Bournemouth Station, and Royal Bournemouth Hospital in around 3h 41m.

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