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

The cheapest way to get from Portland to Ruislip is to bus and line 278 bus which costs £27 - £70 and takes 6h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portland to Ruislip is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Portland and Ruislip?

No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Ruislip. However, there are services departing from Mereside and arriving at Midcroft via Marks and Spencer, Bournemouth Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Portland and Ruislip?

No, there is no direct train from Portland to Ruislip station. However, there are services departing from Weymouth and arriving at Ruislip station via Waterloo Station and Finchley Road station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

How far is it from Portland to Ruislip?

The distance between Portland and Ruislip is 164 miles. The road distance is 132.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portland to Ruislip without a car is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs £60 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Portland to Ruislip, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portland to Ruislip bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Portland to Ruislip train from?

Portland to Ruislip train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Weymouth station.

Train or bus from Portland to Ruislip?

The best way to get from Portland to Ruislip is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs £60 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus and line 278 bus, which costs £27 - £70 and takes 6h 27m.

Where does the Portland to Ruislip bus arrive?

Portland to Ruislip bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bournemouth Station.

Where does the Portland to Ruislip train arrive?

Portland to Ruislip train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Portland to Ruislip?

Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Ruislip is 133 miles. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Portland to Ruislip.

Where can I stay near Ruislip?

There are 16500+ hotels available in Ruislip.

Portland to Ruislip - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 278 bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Portland to Ruislip by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Weymouth to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo
4h 30m
£64–124
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Bournemouthtrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the bus from Bournemouth to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk061
6h 36m
£27–50
Bus, line 278 bus
1. Take the bus from Marks and Spencer to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Midcroftbus 278
6h 27m
£28–67
Drive 131.8 mi
1. Drive from Portland to Ruislipcar 131.8 mi
2h 25m
£33–48

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Distance: 163.1 mi
Duration: 4h 30m

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

South Western Railway operates a train from Weymouth to London Waterloo hourly. Tickets cost £50–110 and the journey takes 2h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mereside to Midcroft via Kings Statue, Marks and Spencer, Bournemouth Station, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 6h 27m.

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