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

The cheapest way to get from Portland to Torquay is to bus which costs £9 - £12 and takes 7h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portland to Torquay is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs £19 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between Portland and Torquay?

No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Torquay. However, there are services departing from Mereside and arriving at Torquay Grammar Schools via Weymouth station, Bus Station, The Elms and St Davids Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Portland and Torquay?

No, there is no direct train from Portland to Torquay. However, there are services departing from Weymouth and arriving at Paignton via Castle Cary and Newton Abbot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.

How far is it from Portland to Torquay?

The distance between Portland and Torquay is 130 miles. The road distance is 79.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portland to Torquay without a car is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs £50 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Portland to Torquay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portland to Torquay bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Portland to Torquay train from?

Portland to Torquay train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Weymouth station.

Train or bus from Portland to Torquay?

The best way to get from Portland to Torquay is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs £50 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £12 and takes 7h 14m.

Where does the Portland to Torquay bus arrive?

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

Where does the Portland to Torquay train arrive?

Portland to Torquay train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Castle Cary station.

Can I drive from Portland to Torquay?

Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Torquay is 80 miles. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Portland to Torquay.

Where can I stay near Torquay?

There are 2658+ hotels available in Torquay.

Portland to Torquay - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Castle Carytrain Weymouth - Gloucester / ...
2. Take the train from Castle Cary to Newton Abbottrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
5h 9m
£52–98
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Weymouth station to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
2. Take the bus from The Elms to St Davids Stationbus
3. Take the bus from St Davids Station to Torquay Grammar Schoolsbus Tg2
7h 14m
£10–12
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Kings Statue to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus X53 / ...
3. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain
6h 6m
£28–50
Drive 79.2 mi
1. Drive from Portland to Torquaycar 79.2 mi
1h 44m
£20–29
Train via Yeovil
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Yeovil Pen Milltrain Weymouth - Gloucester / ...
2. Take the train from Yeovil Pen Mill to Newton Abbottrain London Paddington - Penzance
6h 23m
£45–82

Portland to Torquay by bus and train

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5h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 129.4 mi
Duration: 5h 9m

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

You can take a bus from Mereside to Paignton via Bus Garage, Weymouth, Castle Cary, and Newton Abbot in around 5h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mereside to Torquay Grammar Schools via Bus Garage, Weymouth station, Bus Station, The Elms, and St Davids Station in around 7h 14m.

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