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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Portland is to bus which costs £55 - £100 and takes 10h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Portland is to drive which takes 4h 54m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Portland?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Portland. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Victoria Square via Manchester Central Coach Station, Heathrow Terminal 5 and Kings Statue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Portland?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Portland. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Weymouth via Birmingham New Street and Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.

How far is it from Preston to Portland?

The distance between Preston and Portland is 285 miles. The road distance is 263 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Portland without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 7h 26m and costs £100 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 7h 26m to get from Preston to Portland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Portland bus from?

Preston to Portland bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Portland train from?

Preston to Portland train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston to Portland?

The best way to get from Preston to Portland is to train via Birmingham which takes 7h 26m and costs £100 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £100 and takes 10h 4m.

Where does the Preston to Portland bus arrive?

Preston to Portland bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Preston to Portland train arrive?

Preston to Portland train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Preston to Portland?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Portland is 263 miles. It takes approximately 4h 54m to drive from Preston to Portland.

Where can I stay near Portland?

There are 1113+ hotels available in Portland.

Preston to Portland - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain
7h 26m
£107–182
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 802
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Marks and Spencerbus 035
10h 4m
£57–97
Drive 261.5 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Portlandcar 261.5 mi
4h 54m
£65–93
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Woking to Weymouthtrain
7h 26m
£112–362
Train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouthtrain
3. Take the train from Bournemouth to Weymouthtrain
8h 33m
£133–219
Train #2
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain
9h 18m
£104–192
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
4. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Weymouthtrain
8h 23m
£145–340

Preston to Portland by train and bus

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7h 26mAverage Duration

£107Cheapest Price

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Distance: 283.1 mi
Duration: 7h 26m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Mereside via Birmingham New Street, Bristol Temple Meads, Weymouth, and King Street in around 7h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Victoria Square via Manchester Central Coach Station, Heathrow Terminal 5, Marks and Spencer, and Kings Statue in around 10h 4m.

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