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

The cheapest way to get from Shaftesbury to Portland is to drive which costs £10 - £15 and takes 57 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Shaftesbury to Portland is to drive which takes 57 min and costs £10 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Shaftesbury and Portland?

No, there is no direct bus from Shaftesbury to Portland. However, there are services departing from The Town Hall and arriving at Mereside via Market Place and Kings Statue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Shaftesbury and Portland?

No, there is no direct train from Shaftesbury to Portland. However, there are services departing from Gillingham (Dorset) and arriving at Weymouth via Yeovil Pen Mill. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.

How far is it from Shaftesbury to Portland?

The distance between Shaftesbury and Portland is 45 miles. The road distance is 41.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Portland without a car is to bus which takes 3h 10m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Shaftesbury to Portland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shaftesbury to Portland bus from?

Shaftesbury to Portland bus services, operated by Damory Coaches, depart from The Town Hall station.

Where do I catch the Shaftesbury to Portland train from?

Shaftesbury to Portland train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Gillingham (Dorset) station.

Train or bus from Shaftesbury to Portland?

The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Portland is to bus which takes 3h 10m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £23 - £45 and takes 4h 8m.

Where does the Shaftesbury to Portland bus arrive?

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

Where does the Shaftesbury to Portland train arrive?

Shaftesbury to Portland train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Yeovil Pen Mill station.

Can I drive from Shaftesbury to Portland?

Yes, the driving distance between Shaftesbury to Portland is 42 miles. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Shaftesbury to Portland.

Where can I stay near Portland?

There are 1142+ hotels available in Portland.

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

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from The Town Hall to Market Placebus Cr7
2. Take the bus from Market Place to Kings Statuebus Cr8
3h 10m
Drive 41.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Shaftesbury to Portlandcar 41.4 mi
57 min
£10–15
Train
1. Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Yeovil Pen Milltrain London Waterloo - Yeovil Pen Mill / ...
2. Take the train from Yeovil Pen Mill to Weymouthtrain Gloucester - Weymouth / ...
4h 8m
£23–45
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Shaftesbury to Portlandtaxi 41.4 mi
57 min
£85–110

Shaftesbury to Portland by bus and train

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4h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 44.5 mi
Duration: 3h 10m

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

You can take a bus from The Town Hall to Mereside via Market Place and Kings Statue in around 3h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bell Street Car Park to Mereside via Gillingham Station, Gillingham (Dorset), Yeovil Pen Mill, Weymouth, and King Street in around 4h 8m.

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