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

The cheapest way to get from Portland to Taunton is to drive which costs £12 - £18 and takes 1h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portland to Taunton is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs £12 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Portland and Taunton?

No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Taunton. However, there are services departing from Mereside and arriving at Waterstones via Kings Statue, Bus Station and Trinity Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.

How far is it from Portland to Taunton?

The distance between Portland and Taunton is 72 miles. The road distance is 51 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portland to Taunton without a car is to line 1 bus and train which takes 3h 56m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Portland to Taunton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portland to Taunton bus from?

Portland to Taunton bus services, operated by First in Wessex Dorset & South Somerset, depart from Kings Statue station.

Where does the Portland to Taunton bus arrive?

Portland to Taunton bus services, operated by First in Wessex Dorset & South Somerset, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Portland to Taunton?

Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Taunton is 51 miles. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Portland to Taunton.

Where can I stay near Taunton?

There are 810+ hotels available in Taunton.

Portland to Taunton - 4 ways to travel via train, line 1 bus, bus, car

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

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Line 1 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Mereside to Kings Statuebus 1 / ...
2. Take the train from Weymouth to Castle Carytrain
3. Take the train from Castle Cary to Tauntontrain
3h 56m
Drive 50.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Portland to Tauntoncar 50.7 mi
1h 26m
£13–18
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kings Statue to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Trinity Squarebus X53 / ...
3. Take the bus from Trinity Square to Waterstonesbus 30
4h 42m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Portland to Tauntontaxi 50.7 mi
1h 26m
£100–130

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Distance: 71.2 mi
Duration: 3h 56m

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

You can take a bus from Mereside to Waterstones via Kings Statue, Bus Station, and Trinity Square in around 4h 42m.

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