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Isle of Portland travel guide

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With a population of 12,710, Isle of Portland is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Isle of Portland to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Isle of Portland

Isle of Portland in November
Estimated hotel price
$92
1 night at 3-star hotel
Isle of Portland in November
Estimated hotel price
$92
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Isle of Portland

Plane

Although Isle of Portland doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Southampton Airport (SOU), which is located 54 miles from Isle of Portland. The shortest flight to Isle of Portland from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 16h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Isle of Portland, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Isle of Portland to London takes 1h 59m and costs around $27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about $229 for a 8h 08m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Isle of Portland is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 119 miles from Isle of Portland. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Isle of Portland using National Express or FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Isle of Portland takes 50 miles and will cost you around $23. From London, the ticket costs about $31 for a journey of 120 miles.

Plane

Although Isle of Portland doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Southampton Airport (SOU), which is located 54 miles from Isle of Portland. The shortest flight to Isle of Portland from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 16h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Isle of Portland, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Isle of Portland to London takes 1h 59m and costs around $27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about $229 for a 8h 08m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Isle of Portland is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 119 miles from Isle of Portland. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Isle of Portland using National Express or FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Isle of Portland takes 50 miles and will cost you around $23. From London, the ticket costs about $31 for a journey of 120 miles.

Airports near Isle of Portland

BRSBristol
SOUSouthampton Eastleigh
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Isle of Portland

KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,053 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,799 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (621 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,068 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,159 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (262 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (642 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (161 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Isle of Portland

Most booked hotels in Isle of Portland

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Driftwood B&B Weymouth
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 547 reviews)
$92+
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Alexandra Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1228 reviews)
$101+
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Best Western Weymouth Hotel Rembrandt
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2027 reviews)
$120+
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Heights Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1355 reviews)
$185+
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The Aqua
3 stars
Good (7.9, 1061 reviews)
$130+
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The Beach House Hotel Portland
3 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$145+
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Renting a car in Isle of Portland

Expect to pay $6.59 per gallon in Isle of Portland (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $79.04 and $105.39. The most frequently booked car type in Isle of Portland is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Toyota Aygo or similar) are, on average, 24% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $6.59 per gallon in Isle of Portland (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $79.04 and $105.39. The most frequently booked car type in Isle of Portland is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Toyota Aygo or similar) are, on average, 24% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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