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

The cheapest way to get from Luton to Portland is to line 321 bus and bus and train which costs £29 - £60 and takes 7h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Luton to Portland is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Luton and Portland?

No, there is no direct bus from Luton station to Portland. However, there are services departing from Luton Station Interchange and arriving at Victoria Square via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Kings Statue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.

How far is it from Luton to Portland?

The distance between Luton and Portland is 179 miles. The road distance is 157 miles.

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

The best way to get from Luton to Portland without a car is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs £70 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Luton to Portland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Luton to Portland bus from?

Luton to Portland bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Luton Station Interchange.

Train or bus from Luton to Portland?

The best way to get from Luton to Portland is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs £70 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 5h 58m.

Where does the Luton to Portland bus arrive?

Luton to Portland bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Can I drive from Luton to Portland?

Yes, the driving distance between Luton to Portland is 157 miles. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Luton to Portland.

Where can I stay near Portland?

There are 641+ hotels available in Portland.

Luton to Portland - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 321 bus

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Luton to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Weymouthtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth
4h 24m
£73–169
Line 321 bus, bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Watford Junction stationbus 321
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Bournemouthbus
3. Take the train from Bournemouth to Weymouthtrain
7h 41m
£29–57
Bus
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Marks and Spencerbus 035
5h 58m
£31–77
Drive 156.1 mi
1. Drive from Luton to Portlandcar 156.1 mi
2h 47m
£39–56

Luton to Portland by train, subway, and bus

195Weekly Services

4h 24mAverage Duration

£73Cheapest Price

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Distance: 178.4 mi
Duration: 4h 24m

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

You can take a train from Luton to Mereside via West Hampstead Thameslink, West Hampstead station, Waterloo station, London Waterloo, Weymouth, and King Street in around 4h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Luton Station Interchange to Victoria Square via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Marks and Spencer, and Kings Statue in around 5h 58m.

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