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

The cheapest way to get from Portland to Salisbury is to drive which costs £12 - £19 and takes 1h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portland to Salisbury is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs £12 - £19.

Is there a direct bus between Portland and Salisbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Salisbury. However, there are services departing from Mereside and arriving at New Canal via Kings Statue and Crown Hotel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Portland and Salisbury?

No, there is no direct train from Portland to Salisbury. However, there are services departing from Weymouth and arriving at Salisbury via Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.

How far is it from Portland to Salisbury?

The distance between Portland and Salisbury is 93 miles. The road distance is 52.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portland to Salisbury without a car is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs £35 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Portland to Salisbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portland to Salisbury bus from?

Portland to Salisbury bus services, operated by Damory Coaches, depart from Kings Statue station.

Where do I catch the Portland to Salisbury train from?

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

Train or bus from Portland to Salisbury?

The best way to get from Portland to Salisbury is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs £35 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus and line 20 bus, which costs and takes 4h 25m.

Where does the Portland to Salisbury bus arrive?

Portland to Salisbury bus services, operated by Damory Coaches, arrive at Crown Hotel station.

Where does the Portland to Salisbury train arrive?

Portland to Salisbury train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Southampton Central station.

Can I drive from Portland to Salisbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Salisbury is 53 miles. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Portland to Salisbury.

Where can I stay near Salisbury?

There are 572+ hotels available in Salisbury.

Portland to Salisbury - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 20 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Southampton Centraltrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
3h 15m
£36–81
Drive 52.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Portland to Salisburycar 52.5 mi
1h 10m
£13–19
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Bournemouthtrain
2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Square to Meeting House Lanebus X3 / ...
3. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to New Canalbus X3
3h 55m
£23–41
Bus, line 20 bus
1. Take the bus from Kings Statue to Crown Hotelbus Cr8
2. Take the bus from Crown Hotel to New Canalbus 20
4h 25m

Portland to Salisbury by bus, foot, and train

210Weekly Services

3h 15mAverage Duration

£36Cheapest Price

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Distance: 92.4 mi
Duration: 3h 15m

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

South Western Railway operates a train from Weymouth to Southampton Central hourly. Tickets cost £26–60 and the journey takes 1h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mereside to New Canal via Kings Statue and Crown Hotel in around 4h 25m.

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