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

The cheapest way to get from Somerset to Portland is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 1h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Somerset to Portland is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Somerset and Portland?

No, there is no direct bus from Somerset to Portland. However, there are services departing from Shovel Lane and arriving at Victoria Square via Taunton Town Centre Stop I, Trinity Square, Bus Station and Kings Statue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.

How far is it from Somerset to Portland?

The distance between Somerset and Portland is 79 miles. The road distance is 55.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Somerset to Portland without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 28m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Somerset to Portland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Somerset to Portland bus from?

Somerset to Portland bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, depart from Taunton Town Centre Stop I station.

Where does the Somerset to Portland bus arrive?

Somerset to Portland bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, arrive at Trinity Square station.

Can I drive from Somerset to Portland?

Yes, the driving distance between Somerset to Portland is 56 miles. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Somerset to Portland.

Where can I stay near Portland?

There are 1141+ hotels available in Portland.

Somerset to Portland - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Somerset to Portland by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Branchflower Farm to Taunton Town Centre Kbus 21A / ...
2. Take the train from Taunton to Castle Carytrain
3. Take the train from Castle Cary to Weymouthtrain
4h 28m
Drive 55.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Somerset to Portlandcar 55.6 mi
1h 31m
£14–20
Bus
1. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Trinity Squarebus 30
2. Take the bus from Trinity Square to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kings Statuebus X53 / ...
5h 14m

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Distance: 79 mi
Duration: 4h 28m

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

You can take a bus from Shovel Lane to Victoria Square via Taunton Town Centre Stop I, Trinity Square, Bus Station, and Kings Statue in around 5h 14m.

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