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 £50 - £110 and takes 11h 42m.

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 Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Kings Statue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 42m.

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 27m.

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 27m and costs £110 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 7h 27m 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 FlixBus, 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 27m and costs £110 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £110 and takes 11h 42m.

Where does the Preston to Portland bus arrive?

Preston to Portland bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall Street 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 1141+ 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 27m
£116–205
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall Streetbus
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to London Heathrow Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Marks and Spencerbus 035
11h 42m
£50–104
Drive 261.5 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Portlandcar 261.5 mi
4h 54m
£64–93
Train, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Weymouthtrain
5h 40m
£112–255
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 28m
£165–257
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 19m
£116–230
Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport
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 40m
£115–380

Preston to Portland by train and bus

52Weekly Services

7h 27mAverage Duration

£116Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Preston to Portland.

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Distance: 283.1 mi
Duration: 7h 27m

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 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Victoria Square via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Marks and Spencer, and Kings Statue in around 11h 42m.

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