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

The cheapest way to get from Salisbury to Portland is to drive which costs £12 - £19 and takes 1h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Salisbury to Portland is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs £12 - £19.

Is there a direct bus between Salisbury and Portland?

No, there is no direct bus from Salisbury to Portland. However, there are services departing from Endless Street and arriving at Victoria Square via Market Place and Kings Statue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Salisbury and Portland?

No, there is no direct train from Salisbury to Portland. However, there are services departing from Salisbury and arriving at Weymouth via Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.

How far is it from Salisbury to Portland?

The distance between Salisbury and Portland is 92 miles. The road distance is 52.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Salisbury to Portland without a car is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs £35 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Salisbury to Portland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salisbury to Portland bus from?

Salisbury to Portland bus services, operated by Damory Coaches, depart from Endless Street station.

Where do I catch the Salisbury to Portland train from?

Salisbury to Portland train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.

Train or bus from Salisbury to Portland?

The best way to get from Salisbury to Portland is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs £35 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 24m.

Where does the Salisbury to Portland bus arrive?

Salisbury to Portland bus services, operated by Damory Coaches, arrive at Market Place station.

Where does the Salisbury to Portland train arrive?

Salisbury to Portland train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Weymouth station.

Can I drive from Salisbury to Portland?

Yes, the driving distance between Salisbury to Portland is 53 miles. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Salisbury to Portland.

Where can I stay near Portland?

There are 1141+ hotels available in Portland.

Salisbury to Portland - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Weymouthtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
2h 53m
£36–82
Drive 52.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Salisbury to Portlandcar 52.4 mi
1h 9m
£13–19
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to Meeting House Lanebus X3
2. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Bournemouth Squarebus X3 / ...
3. Take the train from Bournemouth to Weymouthtrain
3h 24m
£23–44
Bus
1. Take the bus from Endless Street to Market Placebus 20
2. Take the bus from Market Place to Kings Statuebus Cr8
3h 24m

Salisbury to Portland by train and bus

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2h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 91.9 mi
Duration: 2h 53m

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

South Western Railway operates a train from Southampton Central to Weymouth hourly. Tickets cost £26–60 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Endless Street to Victoria Square via Market Place and Kings Statue in around 3h 24m.

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