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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 23h 50m.

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 55m and costs around $1,421 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $57 for a 5h 02m 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 GREEN MOTION 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 40 miles and will cost you around $14. From London, the ticket costs about $8 for a journey of 130 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 23h 50m.

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 55m and costs around $1,421 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $57 for a 5h 02m 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 GREEN MOTION 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 40 miles and will cost you around $14. From London, the ticket costs about $8 for a journey of 130 miles.

Airports near Isle of Portland

BRSBristol
SOUSouthampton Eastleigh
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Isle of Portland

KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,103 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,651 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,954 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,826 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,590 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,152 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (789 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,000 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,152 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,817 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (627 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,085 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,170 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (653 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (268 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (162 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 (8.7, 566 reviews)
$95+
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Alexandra Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1255 reviews)
$126+
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Clifton Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1039 reviews)
$126+
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Best Western Weymouth Hotel Rembrandt
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2083 reviews)
$165+
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Heights Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, 1394 reviews)
$190+
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The Aqua
3 stars
Excellent (8, 1076 reviews)
$136+
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Renting a car in Isle of Portland

Expect to pay $6.93 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 $83.13 and $110.84. 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 $6.93 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 $83.13 and $110.84. 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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