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How to get fromTaunton to Portlandby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Taunton to Castle Carytrain train Exeter St Davids - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Castle Cary to Weymouthtrain train Gloucester - Weymouth / ...
    2h 47m
    £29–58

  2. Drive 50.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Taunton to Portlandcar car 50.6 mi
    1h 26m
    £13–18

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Trinity Squarebus bus 30
    2. Take the bus from Trinity Square to Bus Stationbus bus X53 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kings Statuebus bus X53 / ...
    4h 14m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Taunton to Portlandtaxi taxi 50.6 mi
    1h 26m
    £100–130

Taunton to Portland by train and bus

Calendar61Weekly Services
Duration2h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£29Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 70.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 47m

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

You can take a train from Taunton to Mereside via Castle Cary, Weymouth, and King Street in around 2h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Victoria Square via Trinity Square, Bus Station, and Kings Statue in around 4h 14m.

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