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

The cheapest way to get from Portland to Windermere is to bus which costs £65 - £160 and takes 14h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portland to Windermere is to drive which takes 5h 39m and costs £75 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Portland and Windermere?

No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Mereside and arriving at Bus Rail Interchange via Marks and Spencer, Bournemouth Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Portland and Windermere?

No, there is no direct train from Portland to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Weymouth and arriving at Windermere via Waterloo station, London Euston and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 23m.

How far is it from Portland to Windermere?

The distance between Portland and Windermere is 416 miles. The road distance is 313.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portland to Windermere without a car is to train via London which takes 9h 23m and costs £150 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 9h 23m to get from Portland to Windermere, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portland to Windermere bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Portland to Windermere train from?

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

Train or bus from Portland to Windermere?

The best way to get from Portland to Windermere is to train via London which takes 9h 23m and costs £150 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £160 and takes 14h 59m.

Where does the Portland to Windermere bus arrive?

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

Where does the Portland to Windermere train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Portland to Windermere?

Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Windermere is 313 miles. It takes approximately 5h 39m to drive from Portland to Windermere.

Where can I stay near Windermere?

There are 3346+ hotels available in Windermere.

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There are 7 ways to get from Portland to Windermere by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Weymouth to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo
2. Take the train from London Euston to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
9h 23m
£155–297
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Marks and Spencer to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Rail Interchangebus X8
14h 59m
£67–160
Drive 311.2 mi
1. Drive from Portland to Windermerecar 311.2 mi
5h 39m
£76–110
Train, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
7h 52m
£131–290
Train
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Bournemouthtrain
2. Take the train from Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
10h 31m
£183–295
Train #2
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Windermeretrain
11h 36m
£141–266
Train, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
8h 59m
£151–354

Portland to Windermere by bus, foot, train, and subway

112Weekly Services

9h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 414 mi
Duration: 9h 23m

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

You can take a bus from Mereside to Windermere via Kings Statue, Weymouth, London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London Euston, and Oxenholme Lake District in around 9h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mereside to Bus Rail Interchange via Kings Statue, Marks and Spencer, Bournemouth Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 14h 59m.

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